These were choice documents to me... They gave tongue to interesting thoughts of my own soul, which had frequently flashed through my mind, and died away for want of utterance.
Frederick DouglassSlaves were expected to sing as well as to work. A silent slave was not liked, either by masters or overseers.
Frederick DouglassRight is of no Sex-Truth is of no Color-God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren.
Frederick DouglassIn this denial of the right to participate in government, not merely the degradation of woman and the perpetuation of a great injustice happens, but the maiming and repudiation of one-half of the moral and intellectual power of the government of the world.
Frederick Douglass