Quote by William Cowper

Forced from home, and all its pleasures, afric coast I left forlorn; to increase a stranger's treasures, o the raging billows borne. Men from England bought and sold me, paid my price in paltry gold; but, though theirs they have enroll'd me, minds are never to be sold.

Forced from home, and all its pleasures, afric coast I left

Summary

This quote reflects the experience of being forcibly taken from one's homeland, specifically the African coast, and being treated as a commodity by English men who bought and sold the speaker. Despite being considered property, the speaker asserts that their mind cannot be sold and remains their own. It highlights the deep injustices of slavery, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unwavering belief that one's identity and autonomy cannot be purchased or taken away.

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Slavery

By William Cowper

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