Let us discard all this quibbling about this man and the other man, this race and that race and the other race being inferior and therefore they must be placed in an inferior position. Let us discard all these things, and unite as one people throughout this land, until we shall once more stand up declaring that all men are created equal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln argues against racial inferiority and advocates for unity among all people under the principle of equality.
- In plain terms
- Stop arguing about race and treat everyone as equal.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize unity and equality over divisions based on race.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we unite people with opposing views?
- What does equality mean in practice?
Another view
The quote assumes a willingness to discard prejudice that may not exist in all contexts.
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