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An empty sack is not easily made to stand upright.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “An empty sack is not easily made to stand upright.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects the idea that without proper support, individuals or groups may struggle to stand on their own.
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