Benjamin Banneker

I have no influence with the rising generation. All my arguments have failed to induce them to set bounds to their wants.

The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers.

Let a Secretary of Peace be appointed.

Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.

It is the indispensable duty of those, who maintain for themselves the rights of human nature, and who possess the obligations of Christianity, to extend their power and influence to the relief of every part of the human race from whatever burden or oppression they may unjustly labor under.

Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners.