If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will probably be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised by the other.
Abraham LincolnBut, 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 LincolnThe man does not live who is more devoted to peace than I am. None who would do more to preserve it.
Abraham Lincoln