To those who have battled for liberty, brotherhood, and citizenship, I can say I too have battled; and to those who have lived to enjoy the fruits of victory, I can say I too live and rejoice.
In his autobiography, Douglass expresses solidarity with those who fought for liberty and celebrates shared victories.
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Nothing but the shot-gun or the bull-dozer’s whip can keep them from voting their convictions.
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