Frederick Douglass: “This may not be a remedy for all evils now uncured, but it certainly…”

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This may not be a remedy for all evils now uncured, but it certainly will be a help in the right direction.

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Frederick Douglass

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He acknowledges that while not all issues can be resolved, certain actions can lead to positive change.

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Frederick Douglass: “This may not be a remedy for all evils now uncured, but it certainly will be a help in the right direction.”