Why allow the tendrils of the heart to twine around objects which may at any moment be wrenched away
to render me miserable. He 
These God-breathing machines are no more, in the sight of their masters, than the cotton they plant, or the horses they 
Would that I had more ability! But my heart is so full, and my pen is so weak! 
The brightest skies are always foreshadowed by dark clouds 
Do you know that I have a right to do as I like with you, - that I can kill you, if I please?" "You 
The war of my life had begun; and though one of God's most powerless creatures, I resolved never to be conquered. 
As I was about to open the street door, Sally laid her hand on my shoulder, and said, "Linda, is you gwine all 
Satan's church is here below; Up to God's free church I hope to go. 
It seemed as if I were born to bring sorrow on all who befriended me, and that was the bitterest drop in the bitter cup of my life. 
I am aware that some of my adventures may seem incredible; but they are, nevertheless, strictly true. I 
Moreover, they thought he had spoiled his children, by teaching them to feel that they were human beings. 
They had never felt slavery; and, when it was too late, they were convinced of its reality. When 
There is something akin to freedom in having a lover who has no control over you, except that which he gains by kindness and attachment 