On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
The evils it brought are in their nature temporary, and the good is permanent.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The evils it brought are in their nature temporary, and the good is permanent.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass offers an optimistic perspective on the challenges of Black enfranchisement, stating that its negative consequences are fleeting while its benefits are lasting.
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