Every one of us should be ashamed to be free while his brother is a slave.

Fortune may crowd a man's life with fortunate circumstances and happy opportunities, but they will, as we all know, avail him nothing unless he makes a wise and vigorous use of them.

I glory in the conflict, that I may hereafter exult in the victory. I know that victory is certain.

We succeed, not alone by the laborious exertions of our faculties, be they small or great, but by the regular, thoughtful and systematic exercise of them.

Be not discouraged. There is a future for you. . . . The resistance encountered now predicates hope. . .

Some know the value of education by having it. I know it's value by not having it.

I recognize the Republican Party as the sheet anchor of the colored man's political hopes and the ark of his safety.