A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.
Frederick DouglassDespite of it all, the Negro remains... cool, strong, imperturbable, and cheerful.
Frederick DouglassI expose slavery in this country, because to expose it is to kill it. Slavery is one of those monsters of darkness to whom the light of truth is death.
Frederick DouglassI glory in the conflict, that I may hereafter exult in the victory. I know that victory is certain.
Frederick Douglass