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As we depend upon our masters, for what we eat and drink and wear, and for all our comfortable things in this world, we
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"As we depend upon our masters, for what we eat and drink and wear, and for all our comfortable things in this world, we cannot be happy, unless we please them"

- Jupiter Hammon

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This quote by Jupiter Hammon talks to the importance of pleasing one's master in order to enjoy. Hammon is suggesting that in order to be content, one need to bear in mind their master's dreams and desires. This is since the master provides the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter. Without these fundamental requirements, one can not more than happy. Hammon is also stressing the importance of being loyal and respectful to one's master in order to be content. He is suggesting that if one is not pleasing their master, then they will not be able to experience real joy. This quote talks to the power dynamics of the master-servant relationship and the importance of pleasing one's master in order to more than happy.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jupiter Hammon. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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