“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Frederick Douglass's narrative offers a first-hand account of his life as a slave, his escape to freedom, and his subsequent rise as an abolitionist and influential figure in American history. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the dehumanizing conditions of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. more
Author
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was a renowned orator and writer, born into a slave family in Maryland, USA. He gained his freedom in the mid-19th century through self-education and became one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement. Douglass made significant contributions to the cause of equality and justice in the United States through his incisive speeches and writings, which exposed the cruelty of slavery and inspired countless people to join the abolitionist movement. more
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