On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Men were better than their theology, and truer to humanity, than to their politics, or their offices.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Men were better than their theology, and truer to humanity, than to their politics, or their offices.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the aid received for fugitives, Douglass observes that individuals often act with more humanity than their stated beliefs or political affiliations might suggest.
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