On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
It was too late to look back; and now was the time to go forward.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It was too late to look back; and now was the time to go forward.”
Editor's note · Context
On the eve of his planned escape, Douglass expresses the unwavering commitment required to pursue freedom, leaving no room for retreat.
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