Standing at my door, I heard the discharge of a gun, and in four or five seconds of time, after the discharge, the small shot came rattling about me, one or two of which struck the house; which plainly demonstrates that the velocity of sound is greater than that of a cannon bullet.

Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.

Standing at my door, I heard the discharge of a gun, and in four or five seconds of time, after the discharge, the small shot came rattling about me, one or two of which struck the house; which plainly demonstrates that the velocity of sound is greater than that of a cannon bullet.

Let a Secretary of Peace be appointed.

I am of the African race, and in the colour which is natural to them of the deepest dye; and it is under a sense of the most profound gratitude to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.

Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams.

Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners.