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I would ten thousand times rather that my children should be the half-starved paupers of Ireland than to be the most pampered among the slaves of America
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My heart rebelled against God, who had taken from me mother, father, mistress, and friend.
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Every where the years bring to all enough of sin and sorrow; but in slavery the very dawn of life is darkened by these shadows.
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When I saw them embracing each other, and heard their joyous laughter, I turned sadly away from the lovely sight.
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My master had power and law on his side; I had a determined will.
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The war of my life had begun; and though one of God's most powerless creatures, I resolved never to be conquered.
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Reader, it is not to awaken sympathy for myself that I am telling you truthfully what I suffered in slavery.