Slavery, properly so called, is the establishment of a right which gives to a master such a power over his slave as renders him absolute master of his life and fortune.
Separation of powers
The Spirit of the Laws, Book XV, Chapter 1: Of Slavery
1748
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"Luxury is a necessity that is contrary to the general good."
Humorous"The natural effect of commerce is to lead to peace. Two nations who traffic with each other become reciprocally dependent; for if one has an interest in buying, the other has an interest in selling; a…"
Shocking"If I knew of something that would be useful to me, and at the same time harmful to my family, I would drive it out of my mind. If I knew of something that would be useful to my family, and harmful to …"
Humorous"Trade is a cure for the most destructive prejudices; for it is almost a general rule, that wherever we find agreeable manners, there commerce flourishes; and wherever there is commerce, there we meet …"
Shocking"The custom of exposing children was very frequent among the Greeks, because they had no families."
Controversial