Conscience Quote by Upton Sinclair
“But I have a conscience and a religious faith, and I know that our liberties were not won without suffering, and may be lost again through our cowardice. I intend to do my duty to my country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1935
Liberties earned through sacrifice can be lost if cowardice prevails; duty to country demands courage.
In simple terms: Freedom costs sacrifice; stay brave.
Key Takeaway
Guard freedoms with courage.
Themes
freedom
duty
courage
Mood
determined
patriotic
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- voting
- military service
- civic activism
Key Concepts
political responsibility
historical sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What duties do you feel toward your nation?
- How can societies prevent loss of liberty?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate complex political realities.
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