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Slavery, properly so called, is the establishment of a right which gives to one man such a power over another as renders

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"Slavery, properly so called, is the establishment of a right which gives to one man such a power over another as renders him absolute master of his life and fortune"

- Charles de Secondat

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This quote is written / told by Charles de Secondat between January 18, 1689 and February 10, 1755. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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