On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
He always impressed me as a strong, earnest man, having no time or disposition to trifle; grappling with all his might the work he had in hand.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “He always impressed me as a strong, earnest man, having no time or disposition to trifle; grappling with all his might…”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the character of Abraham Lincoln, Douglass describes his earnest dedication to his work.
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