This war, disguise it as they may, is virtually nothing more or less than perpetual slavery against universal freedoms. — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“There can be no independence without a large share of self-dependance, and this virtue cannot be bestowed. It must be developed from… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
We are Americans, speaking the same language, adopting the same customs, holding the same general opinions... and shall rise and fall with… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“Whether we turn to the declarations of the past, or to the professions of the present, the conduct of the nation seems… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
Let me give you a word of the philosophy of reform. The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
The 4th of July is the first great fact in your nation's history — the very ring-bolt in the chain of your… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism to forget the merits of this fearful struggle [the Civil War], and to… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“Let me give you a word of the philosophy of reform. The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“A treacherous President stood in the way; and it can be easily seen how reluctant good men might be to admit an apostasy which… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
I have observed this in my experience of slavery, - that whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“But I should be false in the earliest sentiments of my soul, if I suppressed the opinion. I prefer to be true to myself,… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
A man who will enslave his own blood, may not be safely relied on for magnamity. — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“I assert most unhesitatingly, that the religion of the south is a mere covering for the most horrid crimes, - a justifier of the… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
I assert most unhesitatingly, that the religion of the South is a mere covering for the most horrid crimes—a justifier of the most appalling… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppose. — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“We have all met a class of men, very remarkable for their activity, and who yet make but little headway in life; men who,… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
“The fatal poison of irresponsible power was already in her hands, and soon commenced its infernal work. That cheerful eye, under the influence of… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
![“We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism to forget the merits of this fearful struggle [the Civil War], and to remember with equal admiration those who struck at the nation’s life, and those who struck to save it—those who fought for slavery, and those who fought for liberty and justice. I…” quote by Frederick Douglass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/886/frederick-douglass-859_civil-war_we-are-sometimes-asked-in-the-name-of-pa_1761326.jpg)
