On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Until the lives of tyrants and murderers shall become more precious in the sight of men than justice and liberty, John Brown will need no defender.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
Douglass declares that John Brown's actions will remain justified as long as justice and liberty are valued above the lives of tyrants and murderers.
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