Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Do you agree or disagee with this quote?how does this quote link to the them education.

"is it easier to build than to repair broken men"

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Douglass is referring to the fact that education builds men and gives them the ability to take care of themselves. "Broken men" refers to those slaves who've been mentally and physically broken, who have no education. Educating the young creates strong adults.

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass