A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine.
Doing your best means never stop trying.
I have conceived a higher opinion of the natural capacities of the black race than I had ever before entertained. Their apprehension seems as quick, their memory as strong, and their docility in every respect equal to that of white children.
Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.
A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.
I am a mortal enemy to arbitrary government and unlimited power.