Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened from it by menaces of destruction to the Government nor of dungeons to ourselves. Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.

Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusatio

Summary

This quote, attributed to Abraham Lincoln, encourages individuals not to be deterred from their sense of duty by false accusations or threats against them or their government. It inspires the belief that standing up for what is right holds more power than any form of intimidation. The quote highlights the importance of having faith in the moral superiority of one's actions and emphasizes the need to persevere in fearlessly fulfilling our responsibilities according to our own understanding of them.

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By Abraham Lincoln

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