On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Life is not lightly regarded by men of sane minds.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Life is not lightly regarded by men of sane minds.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, this statement introduces the profound value of life, even for those in bondage.
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