Right Makes Might: Proverbs and the American Worldview
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In 1860 Abraham Lincoln employed the proverb, Right makes might, (opposite of the more aggressive Might makes right) in his famed Cooper Union address. While Lincoln did not originate the proverb, his use of it in this critical speech indicates that the 14th century phrase had taken on new ethical and democratic connotations in the 19th century. In this collection, famed scholar of proverbs Wolfgang Mieder explores the multifaceted use and function...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0253040353
ISBN13:9780253040350
Release Date:April 2019
Publisher:Indiana University Press
Length:382 Pages
Weight:1.34 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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