Barbadoes, where slaves are numerous and objects of jealousy, punishments even for slight offences are very shocking; but in North America they are treated with the greatest mildness and humanity. Slavery is more severe in proportion to the culture of society. #AdamSmith

Barbadoes, where slaves are numerous and objects of jealousy, punishments even for slight offences are very shocking; but in North America they are treated with the greatest mildness and humanity. Slavery is more severe in proportion to the culture of society. #AdamSmith

— English Quotes (@english_quotes) May 16, 2023