The South would be in no more danger in this respect than it was in the days of Washington. I suppose, however, this does not meet the case. You think slavery is right and should be extended; while we think slavery is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.


Letter to Alexander H. Stephens (1860)

Abraham Lincoln Quotes

The South would be in no more danger in this respect than it was in the days of Washington. I suppose, however, this does not meet the case. You...

The South would be in no more danger in this respect than it was in the days of Washington. I suppose, however, this does not meet the case. You...

The South would be in no more danger in this respect than it was in the days of Washington. I suppose, however, this does not meet the case. You...

The South would be in no more danger in this respect than it was in the days of Washington. I suppose, however, this does not meet the case. You...