On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
The fact is, I never see much use in fighting, unless there is a reasonable probability of whipping somebody.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The fact is, I never see much use in fighting, unless there is a reasonable probability of whipping somebody.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass explains his pragmatic view on the effectiveness of physical resistance against oppressors.
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