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

People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get. – Frederick Douglass

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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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Two wrongs do not make a right. – English Proverb

A small demerit extinguishes a long service. – Thomas Fuller

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

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