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George Mason Quotes about Slavery

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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.

George Mason
Slavery, States, Mankind
George Mason's address to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 17, 1788.

Slavery discourages arts and manufacturing ...[and] every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant.

George Mason
Art, Tyrants, Slavery

Slavery discourages arts and manufactures.

George Mason
Art, Slavery, Discouraging
"The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September, 1787", Volume 2, as recorded by James Madison, 1908.

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