Frederick Douglass: “The merchant puts him off with his poorest commodities at highest…”

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The merchant puts him off with his poorest commodities at highest prices, and can say to him take these or nothing.

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Frederick Douglass

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This quote reflects the exploitation of laborers who are forced to accept poor quality goods at high prices.

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Frederick Douglass: “The merchant puts him off with his poorest commodities at highest prices, and can say to him take these or nothing.”