#Slavery
Quotes about slavery
Slavery, a profound and harrowing chapter in human history, represents the darkest depths of human exploitation and the relentless struggle for freedom and dignity. It is a topic that evokes a complex tapestry of emotions, from sorrow and anger to resilience and hope. The legacy of slavery is not just a historical footnote but a living narrative that continues to shape societies and influence cultural dialogues around justice and equality. People are drawn to quotes about slavery because they encapsulate the enduring spirit of those who fought against oppression and the moral imperative to remember and learn from the past. These quotes serve as powerful reminders of the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion, urging us to reflect on the values of freedom and human rights. They resonate deeply, offering insights into the human condition and inspiring a commitment to a more equitable future. In exploring these words, we find not only a connection to history but also a call to action in our ongoing journey toward a world where liberty and justice prevail for all.
I Became a free woman when I decided to stop dreaming, freedom that is waiting for nothing .. and anticipation is a state of slavery
Frederick Douglass had to teach himself how to read before standing up to defeat slavery.
I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species . . . and to disperse the families I have an aversion.
Some are "industrious," and appear to love labor for its own sake, or perhaps because it keeps them out of worse mischief; to suchI have at present nothing to say. Those who would not know what to do with more leisure than they now enjoy, I might advise to work twice as hard as they do,--work till they pay for themselves, and get their free papers.
The United States have a coffle of four millions of slaves. They are determined to keep them in this condition; and Massachusettsis one of the confederated overseers to prevent their escape.
I had crossed the line. I was free; but there was no one to welcome me to the land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land.
You can find justification for slavery in the Bible. Some say this is what the Bible says and that closes the argument.
I speak on due consideration because Britain, France, and Mexico, have abolished slavery, and all other European states are preparing to abolish it as speedily as they can.
No, this is not what a fair God would do. And why does it not say anywhere in the Bible that slavery is wrong? It only says that you should treat your slaves well. Well, I don't care if you treat them well. How is it possible that it is not immoral to own another person? Why isn't that one of the Ten Commandments? 'Thou shalt not own another person.' You want to sit here and tell me that fornication is worse than owning someone?