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.

Lord Mansfield first established the grand doctrine that the air
of England is too pure to be breathed by read more

Lord Mansfield first established the grand doctrine that the air
of England is too pure to be breathed by a slave.

I do not see how a barbarous community and a civilized community
can constitute a state. I think we read more

I do not see how a barbarous community and a civilized community
can constitute a state. I think we must get rid of slavery or we
must get rid of freedom.

Cotton is king; or slavery in the Light of Political Economy.

Cotton is king; or slavery in the Light of Political Economy.

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

Life without the courage for death is slavery

Life without the courage for death is slavery

I would not have a slave to till my ground,
To carry me, to fan me while I sleep,
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I would not have a slave to till my ground,
To carry me, to fan me while I sleep,
And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth
That sinews bought and sold have ever earn'd.

[England] a soil whose air is deemed too pure for slaves to
breathe in.

[England] a soil whose air is deemed too pure for slaves to
breathe in.