But, she told herself time and again, she would have to walk easily, gingerly, be meek under insults, yielding to injustices, never giving offense to anyone, black or white, who might do her harm.

她不断告诫自己，处世要温和些，谨慎些，受到侮辱得忍受，碰到不公平的事要让步，不要冒犯任何可能伤害她的人，无论是白人还是黑人。