There was never a time in my youth, no matter how dark and discouraging the days might be, when one resolve did not continually remain with me, and that was a determination to secure an education at any cost.
Washington reflects on his unwavering commitment during his youth to obtain an education, despite significant hardships and discouraging circumstances.
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I pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.
This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.