Quote 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.

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Summary

This quote highlights the detrimental consequences of a society marked by injustice, poverty, ignorance, and oppression. It implies that when these conditions persist and a particular social class feels systematically targeted, society as a whole becomes unstable and unsafe. The quote suggests that without justice, fairness, and equal opportunities for all, there is a risk of discord, crime, and destruction, ultimately indicating the importance of addressing these issues for the well-being and security of both individuals and their property.

By Frederick Douglass

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