On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
I will continue to pray, labor, and wait, believing that she cannot always be insensible to the dictates of justice, or deaf to the voice of humanity.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass affirms his commitment to the abolitionist cause, expressing faith that America will eventually heed the calls for justice and humanity.
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