On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
His own good, his conscience, his intellect, his affections, are all set aside by the master.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “His own good, his conscience, his intellect, his affections, are all set aside by the master.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass describes how slavery strips individuals of their inherent human qualities, subordinating them entirely to the master's control.
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