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It is a great mistake for any class of laborers to isolate itself and thus weaken the bond of brotherhood between those on whom the burden and hardships of labor fall.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It is a great mistake for any class of laborers to isolate itself and thus weaken the bond of brotherhood between those…”
Editor's note · Context
He argues against the isolation of laborers, stressing the importance of unity in their struggles.
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