I repeat, the mistake made by those who, on this ground, object to my theory of the charge against the Negro, is that they overlook the natural influence of the life, education and habits of the lynchers.
He reiterates that critics of his theory fail to consider the impact of the lynchers' upbringing and environment.
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I wished it was possible I could remain small all my life, knowing that the sooner I grew large the shorter would be my time to remain with them.
A son of toil himself, he was linked in brotherly sympathy with the sons of toil in every loyal part of the republic.
It was in the air, and men breathed it and were permeated by it, often when they were quite unconscious of its presence.
The laws which determine the destinies of individuals and nations are impartial and eternal.