The Federal Government was never, in its essence, anything but an anti-slavery government. — Frederick Douglass
Fortune may crowd a man’s life with fortunate circumstances and happy opportunities, — Frederick Douglass
You are not judged by the height you have risen, but from the depth you have climbed. — Frederick Douglass
A man’s rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. — Frederick Douglass