Quote by Abraham Lincoln

The most notable feature of a disturbance in your city last summer, was the hanging of some working people by other working people. It should never be so. The strongest bond of human sympathy, outside of the family relation, should be one uniting all working people, of all nations, and tongues, and kindreds.

The most notable feature of a disturbance in your city last

Summary

This quote highlights the disturbing incident of working people hanging other working people within a city. It emphasizes that such violence and division should never occur. The quote suggests that the strongest connection among individuals should be the shared experience and empathy of being working-class people regardless of their nationality, language, or cultural background. It calls for unity among working people and highlights the importance of solidarity across different communities.

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