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George Fitzhugh was an American 19th-century writer and political theorist, known for his defense of slavery. His works, such as 'The Southerner' and 'Slavery as It Is', argued for the institution of slavery and provided a theoretical defense of it, influencing the political and social discourse of the time.

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“Abolishing slavery leads to slaves without masters”

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“Political economy is the science of free society. Its theory and its history alike establish this position. Its fundamental maxims, Laissez-faire and 'Pas trop gouverner' are at war with all kinds of slavery, for they in fact assert that individuals and peoples prosper most when governed least.”

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“But, to protect men, we must have the power of controlling them. We must first enslave them before we can protect them.”

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About the Author

Born: November 4, 1806
Died: July 30, 1881
Known for: Pamphleteer
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