On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
His defeat was already assuming the form and pressure of victory, and his death was giving new life and power to the principles of justice and liberty.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “His defeat was already assuming the form and pressure of victory, and his death was giving new life and power to the…”
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Reflecting on the aftermath of a significant event, Douglass describes how a defeat can paradoxically strengthen the cause of justice and liberty.
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