In my early life I used to cherish a feeling of ill will toward any one who spoke in bitter terms against the Negro, or who advocated measures that tended to oppress the black man or take from him opportunities for growth in the most complete manner.
Washington shares his past feelings of resentment towards those who spoke negatively about African Americans and their opportunities.
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When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.
I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.
Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.