...theory of democracy. As the author of political phrases and aphorisms, he is equalled only by Jefferson. "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent" applies the principle of democracy to the fact of slavery. "When the white man governs himself, that...

...despotism." "If the negro is a man, then my ancient faith teaches me that all men are created equal." "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." And he just lit into slavery that day. "I hate it," he said. "I hate it because it is a monstrous injustice."...

...the people, by the people, for the people" ; and defended it by the assertion, already quoted, that "no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." More concretely, Democracy implies the choosing of legislators and executives by the people. In an...

...other." That was his first principle, the Union undivided. His second principle was equally simple: "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." Again Lincoln had shown his great courage. Many of his friends had asked him to change his speech,...

...governs another man, that is more than self-government — that is despotism. What I do say is, that no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. The master not only governs the slave without his consent, but he governs him by a set of rules altogether...

...to be, as good as the average of people elsewhere. I do not say the contrary. What I do say is, that no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. I say this is the leading principle — the sheet anchor of American republicanism. Our Declaration...

...Some of the Things Lincoln Said Learn the laws and obey them. Revolutionize through the ballot box. No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. Our government rests on public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion can change our government....

...can be no moral right in connection with one man's making a slave of another. What I do say is that no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. I say this is the leading principle, the sheet anchor of American republicanism." He referred to bowie...

...without a guardian is capable of self-government — of governing himself. Abraham Lincoln said that "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." But I say that no one is good enough to govern another who is sane enough to assume self-responsibility....

...to be as good as the average of people elsewhere. I do not say the contrary. What I do say is that no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. I say this is the leading principle, the sheet anchor of American republicanism. Our Declaration of...