As a nation, we began by declaring that ‘all men are created equal.’ We now practically read it ‘all men are created equal, except negroes.’ When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read ‘all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and catholics.’ When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretence of loving liberty–to Russia, for instance. Doris Kearns Goodwin
About This Quote

A man who has little regard for his nation is not likely to treat his fellow individuals with respect. This quote is a warning about what will happen when people stop seeing others as equals. It's the difference between wanting to protect the world and seeing others as less worthy of protection.

Source: Team Of Rivals: The Political Genius Of Abraham Lincoln

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