Frederick Douglass: “The son of common people, wealth and education had done little for him; but he had in him a true heart, and a world of…”

“The son of common people, wealth and education had done little for him; but he had in him a true heart, and a world of common sense; and these with industry, good habits, and perseverance, had carried him further and lifted him higher, than the brilliant man with whom he formed such striking contrast.”