Quote#Freedom
I have often proved in several of my Writings both Commercial and…
Quote byJosiah Tucker · 1713–1799
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: A Series of Answers to Certain Popular Objections Against Separating from the Rebellious Colonies, and Discarding Them Entirely (1776).
English (original)
I have often proved in several of my Writings both Commercial and Theological:- We[England], I say, the boasted Patrons of Liberty, and the professed Advocates for the natural Rights of Mankind, engage deeper in this murderous inhuman Traffic[slavery] than any nation whatever:- And to shew our Confidence, we glory in it!
— Josiah Tucker
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