On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
I could do but little; but what I could, I did with a joyful heart, and never felt happier than when in an anti-slavery meeting.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I could do but little; but what I could, I did with a joyful heart, and never felt happier than when in an anti-slavery…”
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Reflecting on his early involvement in the abolitionist movement, Douglass describes his dedication and joy in contributing to the cause.
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