It was giving to a part the strength of the whole, and lifting what must be despised for its isolation into an organization and relationship which would compel consideration and respect.
From his autobiography, Douglass explains the benefits of annexation as providing strength and respect through union.
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It was in the air, and men breathed it and were permeated by it, often when they were quite unconscious of its presence.
The friendless and hungry boy, in his extremest need, found himself in the strong protecting arms of his mother.
It was perhaps better for the country and for mankind that the good man could not know the end from the beginning.