Despotism has forever had a powerful hold upon the world. Autocratic government, not self-government, has been the prevailing state of mankind. The record of past history is the record, not of the success of republics, but of their failure.

A colored man is precisely as much entitled to submit his candidacy in a party primary, as is any other citizen. The decision must be made by the constituents to whom he offers himself, and by nobody else.

You can't know too much, but you can say too much.

I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.

We need not concern ourselves much about rights of property if we faithfully observe the rights of persons.

If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.

In life there is nothing more common than talent and intelligence. What is missing is passion, persistence, commitment, and dedication.