On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Great as this woman was in speech, and persuasive as she was in her writings, she was incomparably greater in her presence.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Great as this woman was in speech, and persuasive as she was in her writings, she was incomparably greater in her…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass reflects on Lucretia Mott's profound influence, noting her presence was even more impactful than her words.
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