On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Like tears, they were a relief to aching hearts.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Like tears, they were a relief to aching hearts.”
Editor's note · Context
Using a powerful metaphor, Douglass describes slave songs as a vital emotional outlet, providing solace for the deep pain experienced by enslaved people.
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