George Fitzhugh Quotes & Sayings

Bestowing upon men equality of rights is but giving license to the strong to oppress the weak. It begets the grossest inequality of condition. — George Fitzhugh

Abolishing slavery leads to slaves without masters — George Fitzhugh

But, to protect men, we must have the power of controlling them. We must first enslave them before we can protect them. — George Fitzhugh

Political economy is the science of free society. Its theory and its history alike establish this position. Its fundamental maxims, Laissez-faire and 'Pas trop gouverner' are at war with all kinds of slavery, for they in fact assert that individuals and peoples prosper most when governed least. — George Fitzhugh