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Tag: Abraham Lincoln

(1809–1865) 16th president of the United States

The people are masters

The people are the masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who would pervert it!

Author Greg RavenPosted on September 18, 2019Categories ConstitutionTags Abraham Lincoln

The Constitution protects minorities

If by the mere force of numbers a majority should deprive a minority of any clearly written constitutional right, it might, in a moral point of view, justify revolution.

Author Greg RavenPosted on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018Format QuoteCategories individualism, rightsTags Abraham Lincoln

If you see something, say something

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.

Author Greg RavenPosted on May 30, 2018November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories citizenshipTags Abraham Lincoln

Prohibition law

A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.

Author Greg RavenPosted on June 13, 2017November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories rightsTags Abraham Lincoln

Power tests character

Nearly all men can withstand adversity; if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

Author Greg RavenPosted on October 22, 2012November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories virtueTags Abraham Lincoln

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