Managed in a modern style the emancipation of the slave's mind is the best way of preventing the emancipation of the slave.

Teach him to worry about whether he wants to be free, and he will not free himself.

Again, it may be said that this instance is remote or extreme.

But, again, it is exactly true of the men in the streets around us.

It is true that the negro slave, being a debased barbarian, will probably have either a human affection of loyalty, or a human affection for liberty.