Abraham Lincoln, speech to Germans at Cincinnati, Ohio (12 February 1861)
• Alternate version: In regard to the Germans and foreigners, I esteem them no better than other people, nor any worse.
• Alternate version: In regard to the Germans and foreigners, I esteem them no better than other people, nor any worse.
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In regard to Germans and foreigners, I esteem foreigners no better than other people, nor any worse. They are all of the great family of men, and if there is one shackle upon any of them, it would be far better to lift the load from them than to pile additional loads upon them.
— Abraham Lincoln on Germans
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In regard to Germans and foreigners, I esteem foreigners no better than other people, nor any worse. They are all of the great family of men, and if there is one shackle upon any of them, it would be far better to lift the load from them than to pile additional loads upon them." in the context of "Abraham Lincoln, speech to Germans at Cincinnati, Ohio (12 February 1861)
• Alternate version: In regard to the Germans and foreigners, I esteem them no better than other people, nor any worse." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Germans" (Quotes, L)
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About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
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