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| 11 | 147 | I was afraid to View more quotes about begin">begin the life of the slave. |
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| 11 | 144 | But then I realized that, ultimately, I had no power, for I was a slave. |
| 11 | 145 | I could be brought to my knees at a word, and to my back at a gesture. |
| 11 | 146 | I was afraid to go on the floor. |
| 11 | 147 | I was afraid to begin the life of the slave. |
| 11 | 148 | I hoped I would be found pleasing. |
| 11 | 149 | I hoped I would not be too much beaten. |
| 11 | 150 | I opened my eyes, standing there, leaning back against the wall, within the threshold leading out to the floor. |