The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnanimity, and truth.
Quote by Frederick Law Olmsted about power, sensibility, destruction, truth, world
Quotes by Frederick Law Olmsted
3 quotes by Frederick Law Olmsted
Frederick Law Olmsted - american architect
Was born on 25 apr 1822.
Died on 28 aug 1903, at 81 years old.
Died on 28 aug 1903, at 81 years old.
Origin country: United States
This is just what I have thought when I have seen slaves at work they seem to go through the motions of labor without putting strength into them. They keep their powers in reserve for their own use at night, perhaps.
Quote by Frederick Law Olmsted about night, use, thinking, work
With regard to the moral and religious condition of the slaves, I cannot, either from what I observe, or from what is told me, consider it in any way gratifying.
Quote by Frederick Law Olmsted about religion, moral
