Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Wherever slavery is, it has been first introduced without law. The oldest laws we find concerning it, are not laws introducing it; but regulating it, as an already existing thing.

Wherever slavery is, it has been first introduced without la

Summary

This quote highlights the historical observation that slavery was not initially established through laws, but rather emerged through different means. It suggests that throughout history, slavery was introduced through various non-legal methods such as warfare, capturing individuals, or other forms of coercion. The quote further emphasizes that regulations and laws pertaining to slavery were developed in response to its existence, rather than being the initial catalyst for its establishment. It acknowledges the gradual recognition and attempts to control an already established system of slavery through legal frameworks.

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Slavery

By Abraham Lincoln

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