On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
A man is sometimes made great, by the greatness of the abuse a portion of mankind may think proper to heap upon him.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
Source
gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “A man is sometimes made great, by the greatness of the abuse a portion of mankind may think proper to heap upon him.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, reflecting on how public opposition can inadvertently elevate an individual's stature.
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