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“No; eternal slavery rather than be regarded with distrust by those whose respect I esteemed.”
― Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House

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“None of us are perfect, for which reason we should heed the voice of charity when it whispers in our ears, "Do not magnify the imperfections of others.”
― Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House

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“Besides, I have determined that”
― Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House

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“These revolting scenes created a great sensation at the time, were the talk of the town and neighborhood, and I flatter myself that the actions of those who had conspired against me were not viewed in a light to reflect much credit upon them.”
― Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House

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“Just then both goats looked up at the window and shook their heads as if they would say "How d'ye do, old friend?" "See, Madam Elizabeth," exclaimed the President in a tone of enthusiasm, "my pets recognize me. How earnestly they look! There they go again; what jolly fun!" and he laughed outright as the goats bounded swiftly to the other side of the yard. Just then Mrs. Lincoln called out, "Come, Lizabeth; if I get ready to go down this evening I must finish dressing myself, or you must stop staring at those silly goats.”
― Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House

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