Frederick Douglass: “The sacredness of life which ordinary men feel does not touch them…”

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The sacredness of life which ordinary men feel does not touch them anywhere.

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Frederick Douglass

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This statement highlights the lack of empathy and respect for Black lives among certain groups in society.

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Frederick Douglass: “The sacredness of life which ordinary men feel does not touch them anywhere.”