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What is true, however, of him who heads the insurgent cause is not necessarily true of those who follow.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “What is true, however, of him who heads the insurgent cause is not necessarily true of those who follow.”
Editor's note · Context
Lincoln distinguishes between the insurgent leader and his followers, suggesting that not all supporters share the same views.
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