“We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the present and the future.”
"Human rights stand upon a common basis; and by all reason that they are supported, maintained, and defended for all the human family. The essential characteristics of humanity are everywhere the same."
- Frederick Douglass
Belief
"Without this dream, there would be no progress."
- Frederick Douglass
Hope
"The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous."
- Frederick Douglass
Integrity
"“The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful and virtuous.”"
- Frederick Douglass
Integrity
"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and incur my own abhorrence."
- Frederick Douglass
Integrity
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Wisdom
"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."
Wisdom
"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."
Wisdom
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."
- Bridger Winegar
Wisdom
"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
- Zimbabwean Proverb
Wisdom