"Neither can men, by the same principles, be considered as lands, goods, or houses, among possessions. It is necessary that all property should be inferiour to its possessor. But how does the slave differ from his master, but by chance?"

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Source : Thomas Clarkson, Ottobah Cugoano (2010). “Thomas Clarkson and Ottobah Cugoano: Essays on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species”, p.124, Broadview Press

Thomas Clarkson

#Men Quotes #Land Quotes #House Quotes

“To whomever gives a kiss or a blow Render a kiss or blow But to whomever gives when you are unable to return Offer all the hatred in your heart For you were slaves and he enslaves you”
“Restricting too personal, and therefore prejudiced, interpretation leads to revolution - the fusion of an inner and outer reality derived from the wholeness of life - sublimating things seen into things known.”
“But dreams full oft are found of real events The form and shadows.”

Source : Joanna Baillie (1821). “The election. Ethwald. The second marriage”, p.153
“Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.”
“I am a hoarder of two things: documents and trusted friends.”
“Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better.”
“I didn't spend much time with my parents when I was growing up.”

Source : "Paula Zahn Now", www.cnn.com. July 5, 2004.
“Some have been to the mountain. I have been to my knees by the side of my bed.”

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