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I am struggling to maintain the government, not to overthrow it. I am struggling especially to prevent others from overthrowing it.
Lincoln, Abraham
Source: President ABRAHAM LINCOLN, response to a serenade, October 19, 1864.The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, ed. Roy P. Basler, vol. 8, p. 52 . · 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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I am struggling to maintain the government, not to overthrow it. I am struggling especially to prevent others from overthrowing it.