“For an act may be wrong judged purely by itself, but when the motive that prompted the act is understood, it is construed differently. I lay it down as an axiom, that only that is criminal in the sight of God where crime is meditated.”
Quote by Elizabeth Keckley
Work
Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House
This book provides a first-hand account of the author's life, covering their time as a slave and their service in the White House over a period of thirty years. more
Author
Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth Keckley was an American author, known for her memoir 'Behind the Scenes or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House'. Limited information is available about her life and works, but she held a significant place in literary history. more
You May Also Like
Source: Behind The Scenes
Source: Slave Narrative Six Pack 2
Source: Slave Narrative Six Pack 2
Source: Behind the scenes; or, Thirty years a slave, and four years in the White house
Source: Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House
Source: Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House
Source: Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House
Source: Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House