On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
To enslave men, successfully and safely, it is necessary to have their minds occupied with thoughts and aspirations short of the liberty of which they are deprived.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “To enslave men, successfully and safely, it is necessary to have their minds occupied with thoughts and aspirations…”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass analyzes the psychological tactics used by slaveholders to maintain control over enslaved people.
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