Above the titles of wife and mother, which, although dear, are transitory and accidental, there is the title human being, which precedes and out-ranks every other.

Philanthropy is one of the most hopeful characteristics of our time.

For humanity has moved forward to an era when wrong and slavery are being displaced, and reason and justice are being recognized as the rule of life.

Courage, then, for the end draws near! A few more years of persistent, faithful work and the women of the United States will be recognized as the legal equals of men.

Coffee and books are a simple recipe for happiness.

see chains on another person and be glad they are not your own--such was the good fortune permitted colored people, defined by how much worse it could be at any moment.

A dog is the most joyful friend that you can have.

There are lots of opportunities in limitations, but it takes a positive mindset to recognize them.

In our Country... one class of men makes war and leaves another to fight it out.

Everything will change when your desire to move on exceeds your desire to hold on.

[Our] first and foremost duty [is] to seek the Lord until we open the path of communication from God to our own soul.

... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed.

For me, what makes life enjoyable is having a shared culture and shared references.

Instead of building walls, we should be building bridges.