On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
My success was due to address rather than courage; to good luck rather than bravery.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “My success was due to address rather than courage; to good luck rather than bravery.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on his escape from slavery, Douglass describes the qualities and circumstances that led to his success.
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