On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
Freedom of choice is the essence of all accountability.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Freedom of choice is the essence of all accountability.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass asserts that the ability to choose freely is fundamental to being held accountable for one's actions.
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