Frederick Douglass: "Right is of no sex, Truth is of no color, God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren."

In his journey from captive slave to internationally renowned activist, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) has been a source of inspiration and hope for millions. It was hard to choose a single quote from him. He was a brilliant, empathetic, and insightful man.

His aptitude for clear and poignant communication brought Frederick Douglass into the abolitionist movement and then into the political arena. In order to ensure the truth about slavery wasn't covered up by the "smiling slave" cartoons of his day, Frederick Douglass always made sure to look into the camera with a solemn, almost accusing expression. The AI created a lot of great photos, but this one caught the spirit Douglass was famous for.