The Negroes have little invention, but strong powers of imitation, so that they readily acquire mechanic arts. They have a great talent for music, and all their external senses are remarkably acute.

The American Race is marked by a brown complexion; long, black, lank hair; and deficient beard.

The moral and intellectual character of the Africans is widely different in different nations.

Swans sing before they die— 't were no bad thing Should certain persons die before they sing.

Is the selfishness of children really so different from our own? During the summer in the country we curse the rain, while the farmers are crying out for it.

You are never too old to learn more than you already know and to become able to do more than you already can.

Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.

I truly believe that the great heroes that create the history of architecture are people who take risks and write to tell about it.

I have always loved a challenge.

Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius.

My favorite animal is the mule. He has more horse sense than a horse. He knows when to stop eating - and he knows when to stop working.

One of the marks of true greatness is the ability to develop greatness in others.

Ultimately, growth is essential for increasing a company's value.