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Cotton is in their ears--blinds are over their eyes--padlocks are upon their lips.
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William Lloyd Garrison
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gutenberg.orgCotton is in their ears--blinds are over their eyes--padlocks are upon their lips.
Garrison emphasizes the ignorance and oppression faced by those in bondage.
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