Abraham Lincoln was a great man. He was surrounded by racist people, Yes there were racists even in the north. White people everywhere thought of themselves as being better than black people even in the North. This is the first time I have heard that such a quote came from Lincoln and to be honest I am shocked. However, because I know his character I am convinced that this has be either taken out of context and twisted in some way or as I already stated, he was surrounded by bitterly racist people and there is no other way to have people on your side then to say what they want to hear. Also, It is only because of this man that we are still the United States of America and the abolishment of slavery; two things for which we should be eternally greatful!!!!!!!!