There is one class that is schooling itself, and constantly training itself, to look upon the dark side of life; and there is another class, made up of people who are, consciously or unconsciously, constantly training themselves to look upon the bright side of life.
Washington emphasizes the importance of perspective in life, encouraging a focus on positivity.
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When freedom came, the slaves were almost as well fitted to begin life anew as the master, except in the matter of book-learning and ownership of property.
As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.
But taking place at the time it did, and for the reason that it did, no one could ever make me believe that my mother was guilty of thieving.
Until that question was asked it had never occurred to me that there was no period of my life that was devoted to play.