Claim: Douglass claims that, except for John Brown, he doesn't know anyone who has willingly faced more dangers and hardships to serve enslaved people.
Original Commentary: Douglass justifies his claim by recognizing and honoring the sacrifices made by John Brown and his unwavering dedication to the anti-slavery cause. He believes that Brown's willingness to sacrifice his life to end slavery has inspired and motivated others to continue fighting for the abolition of slavery. Douglass implies that he himself has made significant sacrifices in his own way to support the cause, and Brown's bravery has given him strength to continue.
Text Evidence: Douglass writes, "excepting John Brown—of sacred memory—I know of no one who has willingly encountered more perils and hardships to serve our enslaved people." He also acknowledges the sacrifice made by John Brown in Harriet Tubman's account, saying "he was a man of great courage, and of strong anti-slavery convictions. He was like a good captain who had met the storms and dangers of the ocean, and had lived to tell the tale."