Authority Quote by Oliver Cromwell
“We study the glory of God, and the honour and liberty of parliament, for which we unanimously fight, without seeking our own interests... I profess I could never satisfy myself on the justness of this war, but from the authority of the parliament to maintain itself in its rights; and in this cause I hope to prove myself an honest man and single-hearted.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliament address, 1645
Cromwell frames war as a moral duty to protect liberty, despite personal doubts about its righteousness.
In simple terms: War seen as defending liberty, despite doubts.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with moral convictions.
Themes
war
liberty
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military leadership
- parliamentary debate
- ethical decision-making
Key Concepts
political legitimacy
personal conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your decisions in conflict?
- How do you reconcile doubt with duty?
A Different Perspective
Moral justification can be contested.
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