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 Copy Share Image
The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers. — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I am of the African race, and in the colour which is natural to them of the deepest dye; and it is under a… — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams. — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
It is the indispensable duty of those, who maintain for themselves the rights of human nature, and who possess the obligations of Christianity, to… — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
How pitiable is it to reflect, that although you were so fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father of Mankind, and of his… — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
I have no influence with the rising generation. All my arguments have failed to induce them to set bounds to their wants. — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
Standing at my door, I heard the discharge of a gun, and in four or five seconds of time, after the discharge, the small… — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners. — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
