I know that on such occasions there is much that comes to the surface that is superficial and deceptive, but I have had experience enough not to be deceived by mere signs and fleeting enthusiasms.
Washington explains his method of assessing the true conditions of the Black community, emphasizing his ability to look beyond superficial appearances and fleeting enthusiasms.
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I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.
Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.
Even the most ignorant members of my race on the remote plantations felt in their hearts, with a certainty that admitted of no doubt, that the freedom of the slaves would be the one great result of the war, if the Northern armies conquered.
I can scarcely imagine any torture, except, perhaps, the pulling of a tooth, that is equal to that caused by putting on a new flax shirt for the first time.