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Abraham Lincoln Quotes: I hold that while a man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.
         

I hold that while a man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.


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This page presents the quote "I hold that while a man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.". Author of this quote is Abraham Lincoln. This quote is about duty, men, mankind,.