A Lincoln Quote | Out Of Context – But Still Apropos

With all of the hubaloo about Romney’s 15% tax rate, I am reminded of a quote from Abraham Lincoln, who, by the way, was a Republican.

In this quote, Lincoln is referencing tariffs…but the spirit of his intent, I believe, is applicable to any person’s labor.

“It has so happened that in all ages of the world, that some have labored, and others have, without labor, enjoyed a large proportion of the fruits. This is wrong, and should not continue. To [obtain] for each laborer the whole product of his labor, or as nearly as possible, is a most worthy object of any good government.”

- Abraham Lincoln, 1847