On the recordJuly 1, 1850
The matter of fees is important, far beyond the mere question of bread and butter involved.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “The matter of fees is important, far beyond the mere question of bread and butter involved.”
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From a note for a law lecture, Lincoln asserts that the issue of legal fees extends beyond simple financial compensation, impacting professional integrity.
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