On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass observes how an individual's character is profoundly influenced by their surrounding environment and societal structures.
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