Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I fear you do not fully comprehend the danger of abridging the liberties of the people. Nothing but the sternest necessity can ever justify it. A government had better go to the extreme of toleration, than to do aught that could be construed into an interference with, or to jeopardize in any degree, the common rights of its citizens.

I fear you do not fully comprehend the danger of abridging t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the liberties and rights of the people. It suggests that any limitations on these freedoms should only be implemented in instances of absolute necessity. The quote further argues that a government should prioritize tolerance and refrain from any actions that could be seen as interfering with or endangering the basic rights of its citizens. Overall, the quote emphasizes the need for governments to prioritize individual liberties and exercise caution in their decision-making to avoid undermining these fundamental rights.

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Freedom Justice

By Abraham Lincoln

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