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If it be not a sin, an open, flagrant violation of all the rules of justice and humanity, to hold these slaves in bondag
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"If it be not a sin, an open, flagrant violation of all the rules of justice and humanity, to hold these slaves in bondage, it is indeed folly to put ourselves to any trouble and expense in order to free them"

- Samuel Hopkins

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Hopkins between September 17, 1721 and December 20, 1803. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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