On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Had he wavered, had he retreated or apologized, the case had been different.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Had he wavered, had he retreated or apologized, the case had been different.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass highlights the critical role of unwavering resolve and refusal to compromise in shaping the outcome of a cause.
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