Thomas Clarkson Quote

We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as beasts, or instruments of labour.


An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly the African (ed. 1786)


We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as...

We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as...

We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as...

We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as...