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Quote by Abraham Lincoln

“Freedom is not the right to do what we want, but what we ought”

Quote by Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more

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