But, slavery is good for some people! ! ! As a good thing, slavery is strikingly peculiar, in this, that it is the only good thing which no man ever seeks the good of, for himself.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln was asked by an aide about the church service he had attended. Lincoln responded that the minister was inspired, interesting, well-prepared, eloquent and the topic relevant. The aide said, โThen it was a good service?โ Lincoln responded, โNo.โ The aide protested, โBut, Mr. President, you said that the minister was inspired, interesting, well-prepared, eloquent, and that the topic was relevant.โ โYes,โ replied Lincoln, โbut he didnโt challenge us to do any great thing.
Abraham Lincoln