“I will not fall into despair. I will keep myself hardy, till freedom...” – Solomon Northup, 12 Years a Slave ... Movie Quotes Database

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Solomon Northup Chiwetel Ejiofor

I will not fall into despair. I will keep myself hardy, till freedom is opportune!

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