On the recordFebruary 22, 1842
Indeed I believe, if we take habitual drunkards as a class, their heads and their hearts will bear an advantageous comparison with those of any other class.
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Speaking on temperance, Lincoln expresses his belief in the inherent worth and potential of habitual drunkards, comparing them favorably to other classes.
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