On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Since it was you who brought it upon us, take it now and do what you will with it, for we are too weary to bear it.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Since it was you who brought it upon us, take it now and do what you will with it, for we are too weary to bear it.”
Editor's note · Context
Continuing his interpretation of the audience's applause, Douglass articulates their desire to transfer a heavy burden to the speaker, whom they hold responsible.
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