On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
It is one of the consolations of my life, that I know of many honorable instances of persons who maintained their honor, where all around was corrupt.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass expresses solace in knowing individuals who upheld their integrity despite the pervasive moral degradation of slavery.
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