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Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson is known to have used the metaphor of slavery being like holding a wolf by the ears, meaning that one cannot safely let go of it but also cannot continue to hold on.
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Who said if slavery isn't wrong then nothing is wrong?
Abraham Lincoln said, "If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong." This quote reflects his strong stance against the institution of slavery.
Who said you abhor slavery?
Abraham Lincoln famously stated, "If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong." This sentiment reflects his strong stance against the institution of slavery.
Who said if slavery is not wrong then nothing is wrong?
Abraham Lincoln said this in a letter to Albert G. Hodges in 1864.
Who said he felt people should decide if they wanted slavery?
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Albert Barnes said that slavery is against the laws of nature.
Who said maintaining slavery was like holding a wolf by the ears?
Thomas Jefferson.
Who said that taxation is the road to slavery?
Who said that "taxation is the road to slavery?"
When you shave or clip a section of the mane behind their ears what is it called?
Cropping said like the farm crop
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Dogs have sensitive ears, so the loud noise hurts their ears causing them to bark at the source. like the dog said so.
How are African elephants different from Asian elephants?
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When can you where dangles after you get your ears pierced?
The lady who pierced my ears said 4 months
What did Lincoln name slavery?
Lincoln said slavery was wrong and unjust.
What is the definition of all ears?
Being 'of all ears' is to be paying attention to what is being said.
What was john Dickinson's point of view on slavery?
he had slaves but he treated them nicely until the Quakers said that slavery was bad, and then since john was a quaker he freed all his slaves. so he did not like it.
Why should slavery should end now?
because my mommy said i have to end slavery
When dis slavery end?
Slavery officially ended in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865. However, the practice continues in illegal forms in various parts of the world. Efforts to combat modern-day slavery and human trafficking are ongoing.
What can the bfg's ears do?
The Big Friendly Giant (BFG) had the ears that were 50x as sensitive as a humans ears. His ears was so powerful, he could hear the screams of flowers and other plants (plants are alive), when children used to pick flowers. The BFG said it's like a person trying to pull your arm off!
