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It is not my nature, when I see a people borne down by the weight of their shackles – the oppression of tyranny – to make their life more bitter by heaping upon them greater burdens; but rather would I do all in my power to raise the yoke than to add anything that would tend to crush them.

A Quote By Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States and Emancipator of Slaves.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. Assassinated in 1865, his legacy endures in American history and civil rights.

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Abraham Lincoln condemns oppression and advocates for alleviating the burdens of the oppressed rather than exacerbating their suffering. He emphasizes empathy and solidarity with those suffering under tyranny, pledging to support their liberation and empowerment. Lincoln’s quote reflects his humanitarian values and commitment to justice, highlighting his advocacy for social equity and freedom from oppression. It underscores his belief in the ethical imperative to alleviate human suffering and promote human dignity.

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