Quote by Abraham Lincoln

A majority held in restraint by constitutional checks and limitations, and always changing easily with deliberate changes of popular opinions and sentiments, is the only true sovereign of a free people

A majority held in restraint by constitutional checks and li

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of a constitutional framework and checks on power in a democracy. It suggests that the true power in a free society lies with the majority, but it must be controlled and restrained by constitutional limitations. Additionally, it highlights that the power of the majority should be subject to the evolving popular opinions and sentiments, allowing for deliberate changes and adaptations. This concept portrays the essence of a free and democratic system, where the collective will of the people is respected, while also safeguarding individual rights and preventing tyranny.

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