To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker. Frederick Douglass doublefreehearer Change image and share on social
Fugitive slaves were rare then, and as a fugitive slave lecturer, I had the advantage of being the first one out. Frederick Douglass advantagefugitivelecturer Change image and share on social
The white man's happiness cannot be purchased by the black man's misery. Frederick Douglass blackhappinessman Change image and share on social
The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous. Frederick Douglass honestlifenation Change image and share on social
I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress. Frederick Douglass belongblackdye Change image and share on social
People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get. Frederick Douglass peopleworkworld Change image and share on social
Without a struggle, there can be no progress. Frederick Douglass progressstruggle Change image and share on social
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglass breakbuildchild Change image and share on social
Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. Frederick Douglass agitationcropdepreciate Change image and share on social