On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
A man should never leave his home for a new one till he has earnestly endeavored to make his immediate surroundings accord with his wishes.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “A man should never leave his home for a new one till he has earnestly endeavored to make his immediate surroundings…”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass advises individuals to exhaust efforts to improve their current circumstances before seeking a new home.
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