In spite of all Master Thomas had said, and in spite of my own efforts to the contrary, the injustice and wickedness of slavery was always uppermost in my thoughts, strengthening my purpose to make my escape at the earliest moment possible.
Reflecting on his master's attempts to dissuade him, Douglass describes his unwavering resolve to escape the inherent evils of slavery.
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