On the other hand, the person who cultivates the habit of looking on the bright side of life, and who calls attention to the beautiful and encouraging things in life is, in nine cases out of ten, the strong individual, the one to whom the world goes for intelligent advice and support.
He contrasts the benefits of a positive outlook with the characteristics of strong individuals who inspire others.
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I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the Southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race.
The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
Even the most ignorant members of my race on the remote plantations felt in their hearts, with a certainty that admitted of no doubt, that the freedom of the slaves would be the one great result of the war, if the Northern armies conquered.
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.