Occupation: Surveyor Birth: November 9, 1731 Death: October 9, 1806
I have no influence with the rising generation. All my arguments have failed to induce them to set bounds to their wants..
Let a Secretary of Peace be appointed..
The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers..
Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties..
I am of the African race, and in the colour which is natural to them of the deepest dye; and it is under a sense of the most profound gratitude to th….
It is the indispensable duty of those, who maintain for themselves the rights of human nature, and who possess the obligations of Christianity, to ex….
Were there no uniforms, there would probably be no armies..
How pitiable is it to reflect, that although you were so fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father of Mankind, and of his equal and impartial ….
Standing at my door, I heard the discharge of a gun, and in four or five seconds of time, after the discharge, the small shot came rattling about me,….
Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners..
Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams..