On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
It is my opinion that thousands would escape from slavery, who now remain, but for the strong cords of affection that bind them to their friends.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It is my opinion that thousands would escape from slavery, who now remain, but for the strong cords of affection that…”
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From his autobiography, Douglass reflects on the emotional bonds that kept many enslaved people from attempting escape.
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