George Mason Quote

The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.


June 17 - Addresses to the Virginia Ratifying Convention (1788)


The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.

The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.

The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.

The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.