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I would have given my poor, tell tale face for the immoveable countenance of an Indian, for it was far from being proof against the daily, searching glances of those with whom I met.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I would have given my poor, tell tale face for the immoveable countenance of an Indian, for it was far from being proof…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass wishes for a more stoic appearance to better hide his intentions from others.
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