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This is a world of compensation; and he who would be no slave must consent to have no slave. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.
Lincoln, Abraham
Source: ABRAHAM LINCOLN, letter to H. L. Pierce and others, April 6, 1859.The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, ed. Roy P. Basler, vol. 3, p. 375 . · This quote is filed under Uncategorised · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Tell us if you know any facts or errors in this quote · Help your friends discover QB
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This is a world of compensation; and he who would be no slave must consent to have no slave. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.