"We seek not to overthrow the constitution,..." - Quote by Abraham Lincoln
We seek not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow those who would prevert it.
More by Abraham Lincoln
More on Constitution
“Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.”
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.”
“If the American people really tire of democracy and want to make a trial of Fascism, I shall be the last person to object. But if that is their mood, then they had better proceed toward their aim by changing the Constitution and not by forgetting it.”
More on Justice
“Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war.”
“There is nothing more unequal than the equal treatment of unequal people.”
“Once negro community recognize it as such, they can adopt the same measures against the community that harbors the criminals who are responsible for this activity.”