Conflict Quotes
Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar.
"Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The statement gives human interests priority when they conflict with monetary interests.
Key takeaway:
Examine whether a policy puts people before financial advantage.
Origin of the quote
Adapted from Lincoln’s April 6, 1859 letter to Henry L. Pierce and others.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe original includes on the contrary and says in cases of conflict. The post condenses the surrounding political comparison and slightly changes the wording.
