The slaves were simply turned loose without any property. They were easily recognizable. They were black. They were suddenly free to go exploring.

One thing in the Middlewest: If you're in my business you're aware of the low opinion both coasts have of the midlands. And that is quite mistaken. New York would be a Kokomo if it weren't for Middlewesterners coming there.

...Skyscraper National Park

If you can do no good, at least do no harm.

Be patient. Your future will come to you and lie down at your feet like a dog who knows and loves you no matter what you are.

We are never as modern, as far ahead of the past as we like to think we are.

You have to go, but I have to stay.