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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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gutenberg.orgHis temper is subjected to perpetual trials; but, since these trials are never borne patiently, they add nothing to his natural stock of patience.
This quote reflects the constant stress and lack of patience experienced by slaveholders due to the pressures of maintaining control.
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