Abraham Lincoln was warning against the concept of sua sponte when he famously said that "he who represents himself has a fool for a client."

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Abraham Lincoln's quote warns against self-representation in legal matters, not specifically against the concept of "sua sponte," which refers to an action taken by a court on its own initiative, without a request from either party.

Abraham Lincoln Was Warning Against the Concept of Sua Sponte