“I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or rat in a trap. I had already determined to sell my life as early as possible if attacked. I felt if I could take one lyncher with me, this would even up the score a little bit.”
"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."
- Ida B. Wells
Integrity
"It is extremely rough to follow through with my goals, but I felt a responsibility to show the world what the African Americans are facing through this rough patch."
- Ida B. Wells
Adversity
"I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or rat in a trap. I had already determined to sell my life as dearly as possible if attacked. I felt if I could take one lyncher with me, this would even up the score a little bit."
- Ida B. Wells
Bravery
"It is very brave of you to make that decision of going for surgery. The pain will soon be over. Sending you all the good luck and love! Best of luck with the surgery!"
Bravery
"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
- Arthur Ashe
Bravery
"I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."
- Georgia O'Keeffe
Bravery
"Conquer Fear."
- Hustle Inspires Hustle
Bravery
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball."
- Pete Rose
Bravery