Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Slavery is an institution for converting men into monkeys.

Slavery is an institution for converting men into monkeys.

Summary

This quote implies that slavery dehumanizes individuals, reducing them to being mere objects, comparable to monkeys. It suggests that the institution of slavery strips people of their inherent worth, dignity, and rights, treating them as subservient and lesser beings. The comparison to monkeys emphasizes the degradation and loss of their essential humanity.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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