The secrets of slavery are concealed like those of the Inquisition. Harriet Ann Jacobs concealinquisitionsecret Change image and share on social
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. Harriet Ann Jacobs bringdarkendawn Change image and share on social
But I now entered on my fifteenth year - a sad epoch in the life of a slave girl. My master began to whisper foul words in my ear. Young as I was, I could not remain ignorant of their import. Harriet Ann Jacobs beginearenter Change image and share on social
When they told me my new-born babe was a girl, my heart was heavier than it had ever been before. Slavery is terrible for men; but it is far more terrible for women. Harriet Ann Jacobs babebeargirl Change image and share on social
No pen can give an adequate description of the all-pervading corruption produced by slavery. Harriet Ann Jacobs adequatecorruptiondescription Change image and share on social
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. Harriet Ann Jacobs akinattachmentcontrol Change image and share on social
Cruelty is contagious in uncivilized communities. Harriet Ann Jacobs communitycontagiouscruelty Change image and share on social
I would rather drudge out my life on a cotton plantation, till the grave opened to give me rest, than to live with an unprincipled master and a jealous mistress. Harriet Ann Jacobs cottondrudgegive Change image and share on social
When I was nearly twelve years old, my kind mistress sickened and died. Harriet Ann Jacobs diekindmistress Change image and share on social
