A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him

A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.

Fugitive slaves were rare then, and as a fugitive slave lecturer, I had the advantage of being the first one out.

Without a struggle, there can be no progress.

A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.

One and God make a majority.