People are taking it for granted that [the Negro] ought not to work with his head. And it is so easy for these people among whom we are living to believe this; it flatters and satisfies their self-complacency.

What Joe Hamilton lacked more than anything else in the world was some one to kick him. Many a man who might have lived decently and become a fairly respectable citizen has gone to the dogs for the want of some one to administer a good resounding kick at the right time. It is corrective and clarifying.

Oh, how with more than dreams the soul is torn, ere sleep comes down to soothe the weary eyes.

Poor conceited humanity! Interpreters of God indeed.

Only the rich are lonesome.

People are taking it for granted that [the Negro] ought not to work with his head. And it is so easy for these people among whom we are living to believe this; it flatters and satisfies their self-complacency.

Slight was the thing I bought, small was the debt I thought, Poor was the loan at best - God! but the interest!