“Vainly you talk about voting it down. When you have cast your millions of ballots, you have not reached the evil. It has fastened its root deep into the heart of the nation, and nothing but God's truth and love can cleanse the land. We must change the moral sentiment.”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
Work
Frederick Douglass: The Narrative and Selected Writings
The book features 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,' which is a powerful first-hand account of Douglass's experiences as a slave and his journey to freedom. It also includes a selection of his other writings, showcasing his intellectual development and his contributions to the abolitionist movement and the fight for civil rights. 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
You May Also Like
Source: Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2: The Complete and Authoritative Edition
“Point of sale is where you reach 100% of your audience 100% of the time.”
“California is a tragic country - like Palestine, like every Promised Land.”
Source: Conversations with Christopher Isherwood