On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
As I grew older and more thoughtful, I was more and more filled with a sense of my wretchedness.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “As I grew older and more thoughtful, I was more and more filled with a sense of my wretchedness.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass reflects on his increasing understanding and emotional response to his enslaved condition as he matured.
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