Always try to associate with people from whom you can learn something. All the knowledge that you want is in the world, and all you have to do is go and seek it.

There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.

Up, you mighty race, accomplish what you will.

You must not mistake lip-service and noise for bravery and service.

God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.

Black men, you were once great; you shall be great again. Lose not courage or faith, go forward.

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.