Quote by Abraham Lincoln

You may burn my body to ashes, and scatter them to the winds of heaven; you may drag my soul down to the regions of darkness and despair to be tormented forever; but you will never get me to support a measure which I believe to be wrong, although by doing so I may accomplish that which I believe to be right.

You may burn my body to ashes, and scatter them to the winds

Summary

This quote emphasizes the unwavering resolve of the speaker. It suggests that they would rather endure physical and spiritual suffering than compromise their convictions or support something they perceive as wrong. Their commitment to upholding what they believe is right highlights the resilience and strength of their principles, suggesting that even if they ultimately achieve their desired outcome, they would not sacrifice their morality in the process.

By Abraham Lincoln

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