Frederick Douglass: “His deeds might be disowned, but the spirit which made those deeds…”

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His deeds might be disowned, but the spirit which made those deeds possible was worthy highest honor.

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Frederick Douglass

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Douglass asserts that while Brown's actions may be criticized, the spirit behind them deserves honor.

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