Frederick Douglass: “As the laborer becomes more intelligent he will develop what capital…”

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As the laborer becomes more intelligent he will develop what capital he already possesses--that is the power to organize and combine for its own protection.

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Frederick Douglass

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Douglass discusses the empowerment of laborers through education and organization for their protection.

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Frederick Douglass: “As the laborer becomes more intelligent he will develop what capital he already possesses--that is the power to organize…”

Editor's note · Context