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Angelina Emily Grimké: He feels kindly toward the individual, because he is an instrument of his enjoyment, a mere means to promote his wishes.

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He feels kindly toward the individual, because he is an instrument of his enjoyment, a mere means to promote his wishes.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké highlights the transactional nature of some relationships, where kindness is based on personal gain.

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