Frederick Douglass: “They served their day and generation with wisdom, courage, and…”

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They served their day and generation with wisdom, courage, and fortitude, and are an example to this and coming generations.

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Frederick Douglass

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This quote honors the courage and wisdom of those who fought for freedom, serving as a model for future generations.

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Frederick Douglass: “They served their day and generation with wisdom, courage, and fortitude, and are an example to this and coming…”