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I really believe he knew me, but had no heart to betray me.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I really believe he knew me, but had no heart to betray me.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass expresses his belief that a fellow traveler recognized him but chose not to betray him, highlighting themes of solidarity and risk.
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