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“Only the actions of the just, Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.”

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James Shirley, a renowned English dramatist, was born on September 18, 1596, and died on October 29, 1666. His works hold a significant place in the history of 17th-century English drama, known for their intricate plots and profound character development. more

“All good men wish the entire abolition of slavery, as soon as it can take place with safety to the public, and for the lasting good of the present wretched race of slaves. The only possible step that could be taken towards it by the convention was to fix a period after which they should not be imported.”

Men Should Wish Race Steps Taken Periods Safety Slavery Slave Good Man Lasting Conventions Wretched Abolition Abolition Of Slavery

Author:Oliver Ellsworth

“Slavery naturally tends to destroy all sense of justice and equity. It puffs up the mind with pride: teaches youth a habit of looking down upon their fellow creatures with contempt, esteeming them as dogs or devils, and imagining themselves beings of superior dignity and importance, to whom all are indebted. This banishes the idea, and unqualifies the mind for the practice of common justice.”

Source: A Kentucky Protest Against Slavery: Slavery Inconsistent with Justice and Good Policy, Proved by a Speech, Delivered in the Convention, Held at Danville, Kentucky

“I've been lucky enough to do a few films that will last longer than an opening weekend and those films are the ones I'm proud of.”

Enough Lasts Film Proud Lucky Opening Weekend

Author:George Clooney

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