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This is just what I have thought when I have seen slaves at work - they seem to go through the motions of labor without putting strength into them. They keep their powers in reserve for their own use at night, perhaps.

~Frederick Law Olmsted

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With regard to the moral and religious condition of the slaves, I cannot, either from what I observe, or from what is told me, consider it in any way gratifying.

~Frederick Law Olmsted

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The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnanimity, and truth.

~Frederick Law Olmsted

Topics: Always Arbitrary Arbitrary Power Destroy Humane Magnanimity Over Possession Power Sensibility Truth World

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Architect

Born: April 27th, 1822

Died: August 28th, 1903

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