On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
Every thing he possessed in the shape of learning or religion, he made conform to his disposition to deceive.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Every thing he possessed in the shape of learning or religion, he made conform to his disposition to deceive.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass observes how his enslaver, Covey, corrupted all aspects of his life, including education and faith, to facilitate his deceptive practices.
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