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“Every soul, the philosopher says, is involuntarily deprived of truth; consequently in the same way it is deprived of justice and temperance and benevolence and everything of the kind. It is most necessary to keep this in mind, for thus thou wilt be more gentle towards all.”

Way Mind Kind Soul Justice Philosopher Gentle Deprived Benevolence Temperance

Book:Meditations

Source: Meditations

“Though, in debating with regard to theories, it be lawful to say whether this or that is consistent with the Divine attributes, yet, when we find that God has actually done any thing, all question about its justice, wisdom, and benevolence, is forever out of place.”

Done God Justice Forever Divine Theory Regard Consistent Attributes Benevolence

Book:Evenings with the doctrines

Source: Evenings with the doctrines

“It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.”

People Giving States Nations Justice Novel Mankind Example Periods Worthy Enlightened Benevolence Exalted Great Nations Farewell Address Magnanimous

Book:Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America

Source: Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America

“In regard to the colored people, there is always more that is benevolent, I perceive, than just, manifested towards us. What I ask for the negro is not benevolence, not pity, not sympathy, but simply justice.”

People Asks Justice Regard Pity Perceive Benevolence Benevolent

Book:Selected Addresses of Frederick Douglass

Source: Selected Addresses of Frederick Douglass

“What I ask for the Negro is not benevolence, not pity, not sympathy, but simply justice. ... All I ask is, give him a chance to stand on his own legs! Let him alone! ... Your interference is doing him positive injury.”

Giving Asks Justice Chance Legs Pity Injury Benevolence Interference

Book:The Essential Douglass: Selected Writings and Speeches

Source: The Essential Douglass: Selected Writings and Speeches