On the recordJuly 10, 1858
But for the thing itself I deny that any man has ever gone ahead of me in his devotion to the principle, whatever he may have done in efficiency in advocating it.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “But for the thing itself I deny that any man has ever gone ahead of me in his devotion to the principle, whatever he may…”
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In a debate, Lincoln emphasizes his unwavering personal devotion to the principle of self-government, despite any perceived differences in advocacy.
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