On the recordAugust 21, 1858
Consequently he who moulds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces decisions.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “Consequently he who moulds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces decisions.”
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During a debate with Stephen Douglas, Lincoln argues that shaping public opinion is more fundamental and impactful than creating laws or judicial rulings.
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