We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the present and the future.

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"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

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"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