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The emperor hold upon the Chinamen may be strong, but the Chinaman's…

Quote byFrederick Douglass · 1818–1895

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Our Composite Nationality (1869).

English (original)

The emperor hold upon the Chinamen may be strong, but the Chinaman's hold upon himself is stronger

— Frederick Douglass

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