On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
But whether it shall come late or come soon will depend mainly upon ourselves.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “But whether it shall come late or come soon will depend mainly upon ourselves.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass emphasizes that the realization of a better future for his people ultimately rests on their own efforts.
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