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If any man claims the Negro should be content ... let him say he would willingly change the color of read more
If any man claims the Negro should be content ... let him say he would willingly change the color of his skin and go to live in the Negro section of a large city. Then and only then has he a right to such a claim.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
He follows his father with unequal steps.
[Lat., Sequiturque patrem non passibus aequis.]
He follows his father with unequal steps.
[Lat., Sequiturque patrem non passibus aequis.]
He was indeed the glass
Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves.
He was indeed the glass
Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves.
Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.
A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.
A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.
If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and the white notes together.
If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and the white notes together.
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.
Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others;
it is the only means.
Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others;
it is the only means.