On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
There are moments in the lives of most men, when the doors of their souls are open, and unconsciously to themselves, their true characters may be read by the observant eye.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “There are moments in the lives of most men, when the doors of their souls are open, and unconsciously to themselves…”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on human nature, Douglass describes how a person's true character can be revealed in unguarded moments to a keen observer.
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