The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... slavery . FRAGMENT Circa July , 1854 HE ant who has toiled and dragged a THE crumb to his nest will furiously defend the fruit of his labor against whatever robber assails him . So plain that the most dumb and stupid slave that ever ...
... slavery . FRAGMENT Circa July , 1854 HE ant who has toiled and dragged a THE crumb to his nest will furiously defend the fruit of his labor against whatever robber assails him . So plain that the most dumb and stupid slave that ever ...
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... slaves . I confess I hate to see the poor creatures hunted down and caught and carried back to their stripes and un- requited toil ; but ... slavery because my judgment and feeling so prompt me , and I am under no obligations to [ 43 ]
... slaves . I confess I hate to see the poor creatures hunted down and caught and carried back to their stripes and un- requited toil ; but ... slavery because my judgment and feeling so prompt me , and I am under no obligations to [ 43 ]
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... slaves or slavery in the States ; but in my judgment it would do no good . I have already done this many , many times ; and it is in print , and open to all who will read . Those who will not read or heed what I have already publicly ...
... slaves or slavery in the States ; but in my judgment it would do no good . I have already done this many , many times ; and it is in print , and open to all who will read . Those who will not read or heed what I have already publicly ...
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To Abraham Bale | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 31 |
To W H Henderson | 38 |
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