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I believe each individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases…

Quote byAbraham Lincoln · 1809–1865

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech at Chicago (1858).

English (original)

I believe each individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases with himself and the fruit of his labor, so far as it in no wise interferes with any other man's rights

— Abraham Lincoln

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