On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
I loved all mankind—slaveholders not excepted; though I abhorred slavery more than ever.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I loved all mankind—slaveholders not excepted; though I abhorred slavery more than ever.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass articulates his personal moral philosophy, distinguishing between his love for humanity and his unwavering opposition to slavery.
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