On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
He seemed to think himself equal to deceiving the Almighty.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “He seemed to think himself equal to deceiving the Almighty.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass highlights the extreme arrogance and moral corruption of his enslaver, Covey, suggesting he believed he could even deceive God.
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