It is now long ago that I learned this lesson from General Armstrong, and resolved that I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.
Inspired by General Armstrong's example, Washington declares his personal commitment to resist hatred and maintain his moral integrity.
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