Quote by Abraham Lincoln

If by the mere force of numbers a majority should deprive a minority of any clearly written constitutional right, it might in a moral point of view justify revolution; certainly would if such right were a vital one. But such is not our case.

If by the mere force of numbers a majority should deprive a

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of protecting the rights of minorities within a constitutional framework. It suggests that if a majority uses its numerical advantage to strip a minority of their explicitly stated constitutional rights, it may be morally justifiable for the minority to consider a revolution. However, in the context being discussed, this declaration does not apply, as the quote implies that the minority's rights in question are not considered essential or life-sustaining.

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