It is alleged, that they are, naturally, inferior; that they are so low in the scale of humanity, and so utterly stupid, that they are unconscious of their wrongs, and do not apprehend their rights.
He critiques the notion that enslaved people are naturally inferior and unaware of their rights.
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The laws which determine the destinies of individuals and nations are impartial and eternal.
I wished it was possible I could remain small all my life, knowing that the sooner I grew large the shorter would be my time to remain with them.