“As we depend upon our masters, for what we eat and drink and wear, and for all our comfortable things in this world, we cannot be happy, unless we please them.”
Quote by Jupiter Hammon
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Jupiter Hammon
Jupiter Hammon was an African American poet born into slavery in New York. He is considered one of the first published African American writers in the United States, with his work gaining recognition in the 18th century. Hammon's poetry often reflected his religious beliefs and the experiences of his life in slavery. more
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