Quote by Abraham Lincoln

An inspection of the Constitution will show that the right of property in a slave is not distinctly and expressly affirmed in it.

An inspection of the Constitution will show that the right o

Summary

This quote suggests that upon examining the Constitution, it becomes evident that there is no clear and explicit affirmation of the right to own slaves as property. The speaker is implying that the Constitution does not explicitly support or endorse slavery, which raises questions about the legality and morality surrounding the institution.

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By Abraham Lincoln

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