An idea isn't worth much until a man is found who has the energy and ability to make it work.
“The school-room sends men to the Legislature, to the bench, and the executive office. The bar-room sends them to the scaffold and hell.”
“On the one hand, there is no reason that a black person needs to live a portion of his or her life being concerned about the people of color around him. On the other hand, if you don't you're crazy.”