53 Quotes by Solomon Northup

Unsoundness in a slave, as well as in a horse, detracts materially from his value. If no warranty is given, a close examination is a matter of particular importance to the Negro jockey.

There have been hours in my unhappy life, many of them, when the contemplation of death as the end of earthly sorrow - of the grave as a resting place for the tired and worn out body - has been pleasant to dwell upon.

Really, it was difficult to determine which I had most reason to fear—dogs, alligators or men!

Credit leads a man into temptation. Cash down is the only thing that will deliver him from evil.

My sufferings I can compare to nothing else than the burning agonies of hell!

I could not comprehend the justice of that law, or that religion, which upholds or recognizes the principle of slavery;.

I can speak of slavery only so far as it came under my own observation – only so far as I have known and experienced it in my own person.

Really, it was difficult to determine which I had most reason to fear – dogs, alligators or men!

There have been hours in my unhappy life, many of them, when the contemplation of death as the end of earthly sorrow – of the grave as a resting place for the tired and worn out body – has been pleasant to dwell upon.