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Quote by Frederick Douglass
America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly b

America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future. – Frederick Douglass

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A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people. – Frederick Douglass

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Learning
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Frederick Douglass
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Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe. – Frederick Douglass

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Society
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Frederick Douglass
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If Germany, thanks to Hitler and his successors, were to enslave the European nations and destroy most of the treasures of their past, future historians would certainly pronounce that she had civilized Europe. – Simone Weil

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Future

If younger people see older people who havent planned ahead and have to rely on charity, the young will be more likely to provide for the future. Today when someone plans poorly, the only consequence people see is a demand for more government. – Harry Browne

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Future

I enjoy every minute, because there are going to be a lot of moments in your future that youre going to wish you held onto longer. – Joe Nichols

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Future

By encouraging conservation, increasing investments in clean, renewable sources of energy, and promoting increased domestic production of oil and gas, we can build a more secure future for our country. – Ron Lewis

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Future

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The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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