Avarice Quote by John A. Logan
“Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations, that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of a free and undivided Republic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United States Congress, 1865
We must remember that wealth, neglect, and time should not erase the sacrifices made for a united, free nation.
In simple terms: Never forget the price of freedom.
Honor past sacrifices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public commemorations
- educational curricula
- policy debates
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach future generations the cost of liberty?
- What role does civic memory play in national unity?
Neglecting economic realities can undermine the message.