Quote by Abraham Lincoln
I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races,that I am not nor ever have been in favor of making voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white people; and I will say in addition to this that there is a physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race.
Summary
This quote is a statement made by Abraham Lincoln in a debate with Senator Stephen Douglas in 1858. Lincoln emphasizes his opposition to social and political equality between white and black races, firmly stating his view that he does not support equality in voting rights, jury participation, or interracial marriage. He further argues that there is a physical difference between the races, which he believes will prevent them from coexisting harmoniously in a position of equality. Lincoln's view portrays a belief in the superiority of the white race, thereby endorsing the assignment of a superior position to them.
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