It is the indispensible 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 . . .
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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 the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.Benjamin Banneker
The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers.
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Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.
Benjamin Banneker
Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners.
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