Man's greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers to things needed to be done.
Frederick DouglassThe District of Columbia is the one spot where there is no government for the people, of the people and by the people.
Frederick DouglassA man without force, is without the essential dignity of humanity. Human nature is so constituted, that it cannot honor a helpless man, although it can pity him.
Frederick DouglassFortune may crowd a man's life with fortunate circumstances and happy opportunities, but they will, as we all know, avail him nothing unless he makes a wise and vigorous use of them.
Frederick Douglass