What Frederick Douglass thinks about optimism

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American abolitionist and writer (about 1817 to 1895); born into slavery, escaped in 1838 and became a principal leader and spokesperson of the abolition movement; author of three autobiographies.

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1. 5 Jul 1852

   Our readingDespite slavery, the country is not past hope and slavery's downfall is coming

   Their wordsAllow me to say, in conclusion, notwithstanding the dark picture I have this day presented of the state of the nation, I do not despair of this country. There are forces in operation, which must inevitably work The downfall of slavery.

   ↗What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (Rochester, 5 July 1852)en.wikisource.org All 18 from this book