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“When Judge Douglas says that whoever, or whatever community, wants slaves, they have a right to have them, he is perfectly logical if there is nothing wrong in the institution; but if you admit that it is wrong, he cannot logically say that anybody has a right to do wrong.”

Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Book:The Complete Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858

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The Complete Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858

Comprising seven debates, this volume offers a comprehensive look into the political and social issues of the time, including the expansion of slavery. It is a significant historical document that showcases the oratory skills and political positions of both figures. more

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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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“An inspection of the Constitution will show that the right of property in a slave in not "distinctly and expressly affirmed" in it.”

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“We believe that the spreading out and perpetuity of the institution of slavery impairs the general welfare. We believe - nay, we know, that that is the only thing that has ever threatened the perpetuity of the Union itself.”

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Book:The Complete Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln (Biographically Annotated Edition)

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“Let there be no compromise on the question of extending slavery. If there be, all our labor is lost, and, ere long, must be done again.”

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“You think slavery is right and ought to be extended; while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.”

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“I say now, however, as I have all the while said, that on the territorial question - that is, the question of extending slavery under the national auspices, - I am inflexible. I am for no compromise which assists or permits the extension of the institution on soil owned by the nation.”

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Book:Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 2: 1859-1865: Library of America #46

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“One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and ought not to be extended.”

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“I am naturally anti-slavery. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong. I can not remember when I did not so think, and feel. And yet I have never understood that the Presidency conferred upon me an unrestricted right to act officially upon this judgment and feeling.”

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“One eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war.”

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