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As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy
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"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy"

- Abraham Lincoln

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This quote by Abraham Lincoln expresses his concept of democracy as a system of government that is based on equality and flexibility. He is saying that he does not wish to be a servant or a master, which indicates that he does not want to remain in a position of power over others, nor does he wish to remain in a position of yoke. This is in line with the concepts of democracy, which is a system of government that is based upon the idea of equality and flexibility for all people. Lincoln's quote is a pointer that democracy is a system of federal government that must be based upon the principles of equality and liberty, and not on the power of someone or group over another. It is a suggestion that democracy should be a system of government that is based upon the idea of equality and flexibility for all people, no matter their race, gender, or social class.

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Abraham Lincoln This quote is written / told by Abraham Lincoln between February 12, 1809 and April 15, 1865. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 114 other quotes.

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