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

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

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In giving rights to others which belong to them, we give rights to ourselves and to our country. – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Things have got to be wrong in order that they may be deplored. – Alfred Whitney Griswold

Be always sure your are right, then go ahead. – Davy Crockett

Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. Mathew – Bible

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The tyrant is nothing but a slave turned inside out. – Herbert Spencer

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Mediocrity is self-inflicted and genius is self-bestowed. – Walter Russell

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How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long? – Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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