On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
The image of the man went out with his words, and those who read them, knew him.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The image of the man went out with his words, and those who read them, knew him.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass observes that Abraham Lincoln's true character and personality were clearly communicated through his public speeches and writings.
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