Quote by Frederick Douglass

A gentleman will not insult me, and no man not a gentleman can insult me.

A gentleman will not insult me, and no man not a gentleman c

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is impervious to insults unless they come from a gentleman. It implies that a true gentleman would possess the manners, decorum, and respect to refrain from insulting others. Conversely, individuals who lack gentlemanly qualities are deemed unworthy of the speaker's concern or consideration, so their insults hold no power. The quote highlights the importance of conducting oneself with civility and maintaining personal dignity regardless of others' attempts to provoke or demean.

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