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I had received many good lessons from them, and was still receiving them, and the thought of leaving them was painful indeed.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I had received many good lessons from them, and was still receiving them, and the thought of leaving them was painful…”
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He reflects on the valuable lessons learned from these boys, showcasing the importance of human connections even in dire circumstances.
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