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Quote by Frederick Douglass
Mans greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper applic

Mans greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers to things needed to be done. – Frederick Douglass

Other quotes by Frederick Douglass

There is no Negro problem. The problem is whether the American people have loyalty enough, honor enough, patriotism enough, to live up to their own constitution. – Frederick Douglass

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Frederick Douglass
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A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it. – Frederick Douglass

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Being right half the time beats being half-right all the time. – Malcolm Stevenson Forbes

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A small demerit extinguishes a long service. – Thomas Fuller

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Rights that do not flow from duty well performed are not worth having. – Mahatma Gandhi

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The successful person places more attention on doing the right thing rather than doing things right. – Peter Drucker

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