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
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
I WAS born a slave; but I never knew it till six years of happy childhood had passed away. Harriet Ann Jacobs bearchildhoodhappy Change image and share on social
When my babe was born, they said it was premature. It weighed only four pounds; but God let it live. Harriet Ann Jacobs babebeargod 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
Cruelty is contagious in uncivilized communities. Harriet Ann Jacobs communitycontagiouscruelty Change image and share on social
Dr. Flint had sworn that he would make me suffer, to my last day, for this new crime against him, as he called it; and as long as he had me in his power he kept his word. Harriet Ann Jacobs callcrimeday Change image and share on social
The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. Harriet Ann Jacobs aptbeautifulhuman 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
