Famous quote by Frederick Law Olmsted

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"This is just what I have thought when I have seen slaves at work - they seem to go through the motions of labor without putting strength into them. They keep their powers in reserve for their own use at night, perhaps"

Work Slave Power Without Night

This quote is written / told by Frederick Law Olmsted between April 27, 1822 and August 28, 1903. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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