Thomas Babington
Thomas Babington
Thomas Babingtonwas an English philanthropist and politician. He was a member of the Clapham Sect, alongside more famous abolitionists such as William Wilberforce and Hannah More. An active anti-slavery campaigner, he had reservations about the participation of women associations in the movement...
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Persecution produced its natural effect on them. It found them a sect; it made them a faction.
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He had a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and rendering it portable.
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The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.
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Thank you, madam, the agony is abated.'aged 4, having hot coffee spilt over his legs