List of Frederick Douglass Quotes

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Frederick Douglass
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... and in thinking of my life, i almost forgot my liberty.
Thinking Liberty
Men of color, to arms! the case is before you. this is our golden opportunity. let us accept it, and forever wipe out the dark reproaches unsparingly hurled against us by our enemies. let us win for ourselves the gratitude of our country, and the best blessings of our posterity through all time.
Country Gratitude War
I escaped from slavery and became a leading abolitionist and speaker.
Slavery Abolitionist Speakers
American labor rights activist, on activities of the national farm workers association human law may know no distinction among men in respect of rights, but human practice may.
Men Rights Law
Slaves were expected to sing as well as to work. a silent slave was not liked, either by masters or overseers.
Literature Slave Silent
In one point of view, we, the abolitionists and colored people, should meet [the dred scott] decision, unlooked for and monstrous as it appears, in a cheerful spirit. this very attempt to blot out forever the hopes of an enslaved people may be one necessary link in the chain of events preparatory to the downfall and complete overthrow of the whole slave system.
Views People Decision
This fourth of july is yours, not mine. you may rejoice, i must mourn.
July May Rejoice
Heaven's blessing must attend all, and freedom must soon be given to the pining millions under a ruthless bondage.
Freedom Blessing Heaven
From the first i saw no chance of bettering the condition of the freedman until he should cease to be merely a freedman and should become a citizen.
Citizens Saws Firsts
I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. the blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common. the rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. the sunlight that brought life and healing to you, has brought stripes and death to me. this fourth july is yours, not mine.
Father Distance Healing
My great and exceeding joy over these stupendous achievements, especially over the abolition of slavery (which had been the deepest desire and the great labor of my life), was slightly tinged with a feeling of sadness.
Abolition Of Slavery Desire Labor
I could, as a free man, look across the bay toward the eastern shore where i was born a slave.
Patriotic Men Looks
  • Died: February 20, 1895
  • Occupation: Orator
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