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American Revolutionary Period2 quotes
Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. — Thomas Jefferson · 1785Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons. — Constitution of the United States · 1787Age of Enlightenment1 quote
The slave trade is contrary to the laws of God and to the rights of men. — David Hartley (the Younger) · 1776Classical antiquity1 quote
I should rather labor as another's serf, in the home of a man without fortune, one whose livelihood was meager, than rule over all the departed dead. — Homer · 700 BC