The master's irresponsible power has no such bound. Fanny Kemble bindirresponsiblemaster Change image and share on social
The most intense curiosity and excitement prevailed, and though the weather was uncertain, enormous masses of densely packed people lined the road, shouting and waving hats and handkerchiefs as we flew by them. Fanny Kemble curiositydenselyenormous share on social
I have sometimes been haunted with the idea that it was an imperative duty, knowing what I know, and having seen what I have seen, to do all that lies in my power to show the dangers and the evils of this frightful institution. Fanny Kemble dangerdutyevil share on social
In the north we could not hope to keep the worst and poorest servant for a single day in the wretched discomfort in which our negro servants are forced habitually to live. Fanny Kemble baddaydiscomfort Change image and share on social
I have been out again on the river, rowing. I find nothing new. Fanny Kemble findriverrow Change image and share on social
Simplicity is a great element of good breeding. Fanny Kemble breedelementgood Change image and share on social
I said I thought female labour of the sort exacted from these slaves, and corporal chastisement such as they endure, must be abhorrent to any manly or humane man. Fanny Kemble abhorrentchastisementcorporal Change image and share on social
Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a talent I once possessed, but have so neglected that my performance might almost be called an experiment. I cut out a dress for one of the women. Fanny Kemble amusecallcut Change image and share on social
The white man's blood and bones have begotten this bronze race, and bequeathed to it in some degree qualities, tendencies, capabilities, such as are the inheritance of the highest order of human animals. Fanny Kemble animalbegetbequeath share on social
Yet thousands of slaves throughout the southern states are thus handed over by the masters who own them to masters who do not; and it does not require much demonstration to prove that their estate is not always the more gracious. Fanny Kemble demonstrationestategracious share on social
