Declaration Quote by Marian Wright Edelman
“The Declaration of Independence was always our vision of who we wanted to be, our ideal of freedom and justice, how we were going to be different, and what the American experiment was going to be about.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, 1995, University of California
The quote frames the U.S. Declaration of Independence as a vision of freedom, justice, and a distinct national experiment.
In simple terms: The Declaration is a vision of freedom and justice for America.
Key Takeaway
Uphold the ideals of freedom and justice.
Themes
freedom
justice
national identity
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- activism
Key Concepts
political philosophy
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep the original alive today?
- What does justice mean in modern America?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can clash with practical realities and inequality.
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