Page 309. The women are always kind; attentive, and complaisant.
Page 313. The Negro race is perhaps the most prolific of all the human species that exist on our globe. Their infancy and youth are singularly happy; the mothers are passionately fond of their children.
Page 314. It ought to be understood, that in the general situation of the Negroes, on their native soil, their life passes without labour, chagrin, or even care.
Page 315. The passing almost the whole of the human life in a nearly equal and permanent state of health, is owing to the moderation the Negroes in general observe in their habits, regimen, and pleasures.
Page 326. These Negroes, whom we call Savages, respect the ashes of their relations, friends, and chiefs.
Page 336. It cannot be denied that the Negroes are extremely clever.
Page 346. Among the Negroes are to be found virtuous and sensible men, who, as well as those of the best education and information in Europe, are susceptible of attachment, respect, delicate conduct, and a noble generosity.
Page 348. These examples of delicacy and friendship are not by any means rare in Africa.
Page 382. Hospitality is in Africa a general virtue, and misers are unknown in the country.
Page 412. All that I have said of the Negroes tends to prove that they are in general good men, naturally gentle and benevolent.