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The owner of ten slaves believes that slavery is not an evil.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Quincy highlights the perspective of slave owners regarding the institution of slavery, suggesting a disconnect from its moral implications.
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The tongue of falsehood can never be silenced.
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