American - Architect | April 26, 1822 - August 28, 1903
The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnanimity, and truth.
Frederick Law Olmsted
TruthPowerWorldAlwaysOver
This is just what I have thought when I have seen slaves at work - they seem to go through the motions of labor without putting strength into them. They keep their powers in reserve for their own use at night, perhaps.
WorkStrengthNightThoughtLabor
With regard to the moral and religious condition of the slaves, I cannot, either from what I observe, or from what is told me, consider it in any way gratifying.
MeMoralWayObserveSlavesCannot
Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Frederick Law Olmsted quotes