On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
The whole relationship must not only demonstrate, to his mind, its necessity, but its absolute rightfulness.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The whole relationship must not only demonstrate, to his mind, its necessity, but its absolute rightfulness.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass explains the master's desire for enslaved people to internalize the perceived legitimacy of their bondage.
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