On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
It is a blessed thing that the tyrant may not always know the thoughts and purposes of his victim.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It is a blessed thing that the tyrant may not always know the thoughts and purposes of his victim.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on his deceptive actions to plan his escape, Douglass observes the inherent vulnerability of oppressors who cannot fully know their victims' minds.
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