Quote by Olive Schreiner
Slavery may, perhaps, be best compared to the infantile disease of measles; a complaint which so commonly attacks the young of humanity in their infancy, and when gone through at that period leaves behind it so few fatal marks; but which when it normally attacks the fully developed adult becomes one of the most virulent and toxic of diseases, often permanently poisoning the constitution where it does not end in death.
Summary
This quote draws a parallel between slavery and the disease of measles. It suggests that when slavery is imposed on individuals during their early years, the negative consequences are relatively less severe and lingering. However, when slavery is imposed on fully grown adults, its effects become exceptionally dangerous and detrimental, potentially poisoning their very being, either leading to death or leaving an enduring impact on their well-being. This comparison highlights the increasing gravity of slavery when applied to fully developed individuals, emphasizing its toxic and destructive nature.
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Slavery
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