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America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future
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"America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future"

- Frederick Douglass

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This quote by Frederick Douglass is an effective statement about the state of America. He is slamming the country for not living up to its suitables and guarantees. He believes that America has been false to its past, present, and future. He is stating that America has actually not kept its guarantees to its people, and that it has actually not fulfilled its potential. He is likewise saying that America has not been true to its own values and principles. He is alerting that if America does not alter its methods, it will be false to its future. He is calling for America to live up to its ideals and to be true to its past, present, and future. He is urging America to be a nation that is real to its worths and principles, and to be a country that is true to its residents.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Frederick Douglass between February 14, 1817 and February 20, 1895. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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