Whatsoever things common to man, that man has done, man can do.

The traitor of other races is generally confined to the mediocre or irresponsible individual, but, unfortunately, the traitors among the Negro race are generally to be found among the men with the highest place in education and society, the fellows who call themselves leaders.

Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.

I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.

I read "Up From Slavery" and then my dream - if I may so call it - of being a race leader dawned.

I like honesty and fair play.

Africa for the Africans... at home and abroad!