On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
They are always ready to sacrifice, but seldom to show mercy.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
Source
gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “They are always ready to sacrifice, but seldom to show mercy.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass observes the moral failing of religious adherents who prioritize outward acts over genuine compassion and mercy.
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