I believe there are few events in my life which have not happened to many; it is true the incidents of it are numerous, and, did I consider myself an European, I might say my sufferings were great; but when I compare my lot with that of most of my countrymen, I regard myself as a particular favorite of heaven, and acknowledge the mercies of Providence in every occurrence of my life.


The Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, the African (ed. 1837)

Olaudah Equiano Quotes

I believe there are few events in my life which have not happened to many; it is true the incidents of it are numerous, and, did I consider myself an ...

I believe there are few events in my life which have not happened to many; it is true the incidents of it are numerous, and, did I consider myself an ...

I believe there are few events in my life which have not happened to many; it is true the incidents of it are numerous, and, did I consider myself an ...

I believe there are few events in my life which have not happened to many; it is true the incidents of it are numerous, and, did I consider myself an ...