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Abolition, Civil War, Frederick Douglass, Freedom, Human Rights, Juneteenth, Oratory, Slavery, Struggle
Photo Credit: George Kendall Warren – This media is available in the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration, cataloged under the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 558770.
In light of Juneteenth’s national recognition this month, here are some quotes from Frederick Douglass.
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.
If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.
To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker.
If you’d like to learn more about Frederick Douglass, check out his Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Douglass
Have a great Wednesday!
Until next time…
Dave
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Such a powerful quote: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Thanks for reminding me of FD, I remember studying him in school and being inspired!
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I think I’m going to find a good book on him to read this year. I haven’t read a lot about Frederick Douglass, but want to know more. He was a real trailblazer in his time.
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