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Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves
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"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves"

- Abraham Lincoln

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This quote by Abraham Lincoln speaks with the importance of flexibility and the repercussions of denying it to others. It suggests that those who deny flexibility to others are not deserving of it themselves. This indicates that liberty is a right that should be shared and appreciated by all. It also suggests that those who deny liberty to others are not only denying them of their rights, however likewise rejecting themselves of the very same rights. This quote acts as a pointer that flexibility is an essential right that ought to be respected and shared by all. It likewise serves as a cautioning to those who would reject freedom to others, that they will eventually be denying themselves of the exact same right.

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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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