On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Republics are said to be ungrateful, but ingratitude is not among the weaknesses of my people.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Republics are said to be ungrateful, but ingratitude is not among the weaknesses of my people.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the support he received, Douglass contrasts a common saying about republics with the loyalty and appreciation shown by his own people.
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