A new kind of man in the coloured world,” I said to myself—“a new kind of man surely if he looks upon his task as an economic one instead of a theological one.” I wrote him an apology for mistaking him for a preacher.
Washington reflects on the significance of viewing his work as economic rather than theological, highlighting a shift in perspective for African Americans.
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I can scarcely imagine any torture, except, perhaps, the pulling of a tooth, that is equal to that caused by putting on a new flax shirt for the first time.
As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.
The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.