Abraham Lincoln on Defamation

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Facing criticism of his Postmaster-General, Abraham Lincoln penned this enduring phrase to Edwin Stanton in 1864, emphasizing truth's power over defamation.
“Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.”
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“Persisting in a charge which one does not know to be true, is simply malicious slander.”
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“If you think you can, by slandering a woman make her love you, or by vilifying a man make him vote with you, go on and try it.”
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