Author: Thomas Clarkson

Quotes

It appears first, that liberty is a natural, and government an adventitious right, because all men were originally free.

It appears first, that liberty is a natural, and government an adventitious right, because all men were originally free.

- Thomas Clarkson

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.

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.

- Thomas Clarkson

When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling.

When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling.

- Thomas Clarkson

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