Deny Quotes
Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.
"Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
A demand for liberty loses moral credibility when the same liberty is denied to others.
Key takeaway:
Apply the rights you claim consistently to other people.
Origin of the quote
Letter to Henry L. Pierce and others, April 6, 1859.
Who actually said this?
Genuine excerpt; the full sentence continues with a statement about retaining freedom under a just God.
