A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it. Frederick Douglass appreciatebattleeasily Change image and share on social
I recognize the Republican party as the sheet anchor of the colored man's political hopes and the ark of his safety. Frederick Douglass anchorarkcolore Change image and share on social
America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future. Frederick Douglass americabindfalse Change image and share on social
A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people. Frederick Douglass calamitydangerouslearn Change image and share on social
I could, as a free man, look across the bay toward the Eastern Shore where I was born a slave. Frederick Douglass baybeareastern Change image and share on social
It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. Frederick Douglass earthquakefiregentle Change image and share on social
Man's greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers to things needed to be done. Frederick Douglass abilityapplicationconsist Change image and share on social
