Heaven will be inherited by every man who has heaven in his soul.

They who refuse education to a black man would turn the South into a vast poorhouse, and labor into a pendulum, necessity vibrating between poverty and indolence.

Joy is more divine than sorrow, for joy is bread and sorrow is medicine.

Never forget what a person says to you when they are angry.

Fear is the soul's signal for rallying.

You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.

Expedients are for the hour, but principles are for the ages.