Frederick Douglass: “Republics are said to be ungrateful, but ingratitude is not among the…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

Republics are said to be ungrateful, but ingratitude is not among the weaknesses of my people.

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Frederick Douglass

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Reflecting on the support he received, Douglass contrasts a common saying about republics with the loyalty and appreciation shown by his own people.

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Frederick Douglass: “Republics are said to be ungrateful, but ingratitude is not among the weaknesses of my people.”