I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
Abraham LincolnRead
A private soldier has as much right to justice as a major-general.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice should be equally accessible to everyone, regardless of rank or status in society.
This quote by Abraham Lincoln emphasizes the fundamental principle of justice that it must be blind to social or military ranks. Lincoln asserts that every individual, whether a lowly private or a high-ranking officer like a major-general, deserves the same level of fairness, rights, and legal protection. This notion reinforces the idea that true equality is a cornerstone of a just society.
Themes
JusticeEqualityRightsSoldierMajor-General
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing the importance of fairness in a community meeting.
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