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“The mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.”
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“I could not comprehend the justice of that law, or that religion, which upholds or recognizes the principle of slavery;”
― 12 Years a Slave
― 12 Years a Slave
“Ten years I toiled for that man without reward. Ten years of my incessant labor has contributed to increase the bulk of his possessions. Ten years I was compelled to address him with downcast eyes and uncovered head—in the attitude and language of a slave. I am indebted to him for nothing, save undeserved abuse and stripes.”
― 12 Years a Slave
― 12 Years a Slave
“What difference is there in the color of the soul?”
― 12 Years a Slave
― 12 Years a Slave
“At such times, the heart of man turns instictively towards his Maker. In prosperity, and whenever there is nothing to injure or make him afraid, he remembers Him not, and is ready to defy Him; but place him in the midst of dangers, cut him off from human aid, let the grave open before him, then it is, in the time of his tribulation, that the scoffer and unbelieving man turns to God for help, feeling there is no other hope, or refuge, or safety, save in his protecting arm.”
― Twelve Years a Slave
― Twelve Years a Slave
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