Frederick Douglass: “Until the lives of tyrants and murderers shall become more precious in…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

Until the lives of tyrants and murderers shall become more precious in the sight of men than justice and liberty, John Brown will need no defender.

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Frederick Douglass

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Douglass declares that John Brown's actions will remain justified as long as justice and liberty are valued above the lives of tyrants and murderers.

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