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No,” thought I, “you need not; for you will come off worse than you did before.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “No,” thought I, “you need not; for you will come off worse than you did before.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass's internal monologue reveals his understanding of the consequences of resistance, showcasing his strategic thinking in the face of oppression.
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