Let us have an education, that shall practically develop our thinking faculties and manhood; and then, and only then, shall we be able to vie with our oppressors, go where we may . . .

Our elevation must be the result of self-efforts and work of our own hands. No other human power can accomplish it. If we but determine it shall be so, it will be so.

The rights of no oppressed people have ever yet been obtained by a voluntary act of justice on the part of the oppressors.

Every people should be the originators of their own destiny, the projectors of their own schemes, and creators of the events that lead to their destiny -- the consummation of their own desires.

A serpent is a serpent, and none the less a viper, because it is nestled in the bosom of an honest-hearted man.

It is only in the mountains that I can fully appreciate my existence as a man in America, and my own native land

The claims of no people, according to established policy and usage, are respected by any nation, until they are presented in a national capacity.

The darkest moments of the night herald the imminent advent of a radiant sun.

Management tries to manage problems

Let me embrace thee sour adversity for wise men say it is the wisest course.

If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn.

Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted.

This is the language of the world before—a world of chaos and confusion and happiness and despair—before the blitz turned streets to grids, cities to prisons, and hearts to dust.

My most recent purchase was a black lace corset.

I have never seen a monument erected to a pessimist.

Sometimes I think that I stay young and in touch with contemporary culture because of my children's interests. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by their talent and vibrancy.

A lot of dudes can't function too long in mainstream life because they've been indoctrinated into that penal system where that shapes their life.