Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.
From his autobiography, expressing his long-held belief about the reciprocal, though different, impacts of slavery on both Black and white people.
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As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.
I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.
This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.
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.