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Frederick Douglass: “His temper is subjected to perpetual trials; but, since these trials are never borne patiently, they add nothing to his…”

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His temper is subjected to perpetual trials; but, since these trials are never borne patiently, they add nothing to his natural stock of patience.
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Frederick Douglass

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This quote reflects the constant stress and lack of patience experienced by slaveholders due to the pressures of maintaining control.

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