We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as beasts, or instruments of labour.

  • -- Thomas Clarkson 克拉克森

因此,我们不能认为上帝创造了一种具有这种精神品质和力量的生命秩序,其唯一目的就是被用作畜生或劳动工具。

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To preserve a trading state from decline, the greatest care must be taken, to support a perfect balance between the hands employed in work and the demand for their labour.

为了使一个贸易国家不致衰落,必须极为谨慎地支持在工作中所雇用的人手和对其劳动力的需求之间取得完美的平衡。

A mule will labor ten years willingly and patiently for you, for the privilege of kicking you once.

一头骡子会心甘情愿地、耐心地为你工作十年,只为你踢你一次。