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It [Chinese Labour in South Africa] could not, in the opinion of
His Majesty's Government, be classified as slavery read more
It [Chinese Labour in South Africa] could not, in the opinion of
His Majesty's Government, be classified as slavery in the extreme
acceptance of the word without some risk of terminological
inexactitude.
I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave
and half free.
I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave
and half free.
Better to starve free than be a fat slave
Better to starve free than be a fat slave
The air of England has long been too pure for a slave, and every
man is free who breathes read more
The air of England has long been too pure for a slave, and every
man is free who breathes it.
I didn't know I was a slave until I found out I couldn't do the things I wanted
I didn't know I was a slave until I found out I couldn't do the things I wanted
No more slave States and no more slave territory.
- Salmon Portland Chase,
No more slave States and no more slave territory.
- Salmon Portland Chase,
Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look read more
Before complaining that you are a slave to another, be sure that you are not a slave to self. Look within;...You will find there, perchance, slavish thoughts, slavish desires, and in your daily life and conduct slavish habits. Conquer these; cease to be a slave to self, and no man will have the power to enslave you.
For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.
For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.