Quote by Abraham Lincoln

While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no administration, by any extreme of wickedness or folly, can very seriously injure the government in the short space of four years.

While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no admin

Summary

This quote suggests that as long as the citizens remain virtuous and vigilant, no administration can significantly harm the government within a period of four years, regardless of how wicked or foolish they may be. It highlights the importance of an engaged and informed populace in preserving the stability and integrity of a government, implying that the power ultimately lies with the people to hold leaders accountable and safeguard the system.

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Government People Virtues Extremes

By Abraham Lincoln

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