Been Quote by Salmon P. Chase
“The President then proceeded to read his Emancipation Proclamation, making remarks on the several parts as he went on, and showing that he had fully considered the whole subject, in all lights under which it had been presented to him.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Emancipation Proclamation reading, 1865
The President carefully considered the proclamation, indicating thorough deliberation and balanced perspective.
In simple terms: He examined the document fully before speaking.
Key Takeaway
Deliberate, balanced decision‑making matters.
Themes
leadership
deliberation
policy
history
Mood
respectful
analytical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- policy announcements
- historical speeches
Key Concepts
governance
ethical reasoning
public speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does thorough review affect public trust?
- When is swift action more appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may limit relevance to modern issues.
![“The same thing that Uncle Tom did on the plantation before [Abe] Lincoln issued the so-called Emancipation Proclamation.I have no thinking on the matter. But he's teaching the black people to suffer peacefully, patiently, until the white man makes up his mind that you're a human being the same as…” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d3e/malcolm-x-213_abe_the-same-thing-that-uncle-tom-did-on-the_2536670.jpg)
