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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.
"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."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The conclusion urges action grounded in moral conviction rather than deference to power alone. Lincoln calls for resolve in carrying out a perceived public duty.
Key takeaway:
Let ethical conviction guide responsible action.
Origin of the quote
Cooper Union address, New York, February 27, 1860.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe presidential library records the concluding sentence and its date. The uploaded semicolons differ from some editions.
