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On the one side is a human being, and on the other side a thing.
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This quote contrasts the humanity of individuals with the objectification of enslaved people.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
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