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Lands intersected by a narrow frith, abhor each other; Mountains interposed make enemies of nations, Which else, like kindred drops, had mingled into one.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
This metaphor illustrates how natural barriers can create enmity between nations, contrasting with the lack of such barriers in the U.S.
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