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They speak to the heart and to the soul of the thoughtful.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “They speak to the heart and to the soul of the thoughtful.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass asserts that the songs of the slaves resonate deeply with those who are thoughtful and reflective about the human condition.
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