Because they are!!!
It sometimes is for the right reason, but I do 100% agree that it does seem selfish, I would HATE to have to do that!
Dear (insert friend's name here),
I apologize for talking to you in a rude manner. I hope you can forgive me for saying things like (insert some of the things you may have said or done) it was wrong of me and I will try my hardest to become a better person in these aspects.
Your friend,
(your name here)
edit this how you like and if you do try not to explain yourself as it will seem as an excuse. Have a great day! chao!
Both men use their past experiences to show readers that they persevered and became accomplished readers and writers.
Explanation:
From the first excerpt Thoughts and Sentiments, the author reveals his interest to write, read and learn and on perceiving his ability and interest his master sent him to a school to learn.
In the second excerpt, Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African, the author shares the happenings of his unlucky childhood and his fortunate latter part in which he have spent in the service of one of the best families in the kingdom.
Both the authors shows the readers their personal past experiences that they treasured in their heart.