In those days, and later as a young man, I used to try to picture in my imagination the feelings and ambitions of a white boy with absolutely no limit placed upon his aspirations and activities.
Reflecting on his youth, Washington describes his early imaginings of the unburdened aspirations of white boys.
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I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the Southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race.
The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.
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.