On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
The slayers of thousands have been exalted into heroes, and the worship of mere physical force has been considered glorious.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The slayers of thousands have been exalted into heroes, and the worship of mere physical force has been considered…”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass laments how societies have historically celebrated those who wield physical force and cause destruction, elevating them to heroic status.
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