Quote by David Wilmot

The unproductive tillage of human cattle takes that which of right belongs to free labor, and which is necessary for the support and happiness of our own race.

The unproductive tillage of human cattle takes that which of

Summary

This quote implies that the excessive exploitation of people, likened to cattle, deprives them of their rightful share of resources and benefits that are crucial for their well-being. It suggests that such exploitation not only infringes upon the rights of individuals but also hampers the progress and contentment of the entire human population.

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Happiness

By David Wilmot

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