Slavery is a natural institution, because some men are by nature slaves, and others are by nature masters.
Catholic philosopher and theologian
Slavery is a natural institution, because some men are by nature slaves, and others are by nature masters.
Catholic philosopher and theologian
Commentary on Aristotle's Politics, Book I, Lecture 3
c. 1269-1272
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