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These men literally “bind heavy burdens, grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they, themselves, will not move them with one of their fingers.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “These men literally “bind heavy burdens, grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they, themselves…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote condemns the hypocrisy of those who impose heavy burdens on others while refusing to lift a finger to help.
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