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?
There are few retreats, that can escape the penetrating eye of avarice. - Thomas Clarkson
There are few retreats, that can escape the penetrating eye of avarice.
- Thomas Clarkson
We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as beasts… - Thomas Clarkson
We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as beasts…
Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; a… - Thomas Clarkson
Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; a…
It appears first, that liberty is a natural, and government an adventitious right, because all men were originally free. - Thomas Clarkson
It appears first, that liberty is a natural, and government an adventitious right, because all men were originally free.
Neither can men, by the same principles, be considered as lands, goods, or houses, among possessions. It is necessary that all property should be inf… - Thomas Clarkson
Neither can men, by the same principles, be considered as lands, goods, or houses, among possessions. It is necessary that all property should be inf…
When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling. - Thomas Clarkson
When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling.
Mankind have their local attachments. They have a particular regard for the spot, in which they were born and nurtured. - Thomas Clarkson
Mankind have their local attachments. They have a particular regard for the spot, in which they were born and nurtured.
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