Latest quotes | Random quotes | Latest comments | Submit quote

Frederick Law Olmsted

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

quote by Frederick Law OlmstedReport problemRelated quotes
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Share

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.

quote by Frederick Law OlmstedReport problemRelated quotes
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Share

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.

quote by Frederick Law OlmstedReport problemRelated quotes
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Share
 

If you know another quote, please submit it.

Search


Recent searches | Top searches