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In the one case he may provoke contempt and derision, but in the other he is an affront to pride, and provokes malice.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “In the one case he may provoke contempt and derision, but in the other he is an affront to pride, and provokes malice.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote illustrates the contrasting societal reactions to Black individuals based on their status and demeanor.
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