On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
To balance probabilities, where life and liberty hang on the result, requires steady nerves.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “To balance probabilities, where life and liberty hang on the result, requires steady nerves.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the immense risks of escaping slavery, Douglass observes the mental fortitude required for such a perilous decision.
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