Quote by Thomas Jefferson
No defender of slavery, I concede that it has its benevolent aspects in lifting the Negro from savagery and helping prepare him for that eventual freedom which is surely written in the Book of Fate
Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker does not defend or support slavery, but they acknowledge that it has some perceived positive effects. They argue that it elevates African Americans from a state of savagery and contributes to their preparation for eventual freedom, which they believe is predetermined. However, it is important to note that this perspective attempts to justify aspects of slavery while disregarding the immense harm and deprivation of rights inflicted upon enslaved individuals.
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Slavery
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