Leadership Quotes

"A fair legal system requires fair-minded people, and that means judges who understand that justice must serve all."

"The basis of our governments being the opinion of the governed, our first object should be to obtain that of every being."

"I have often told you that the world cannot do without the American nation."

"The art of governing consists in not assaulting the prejudices of others."

"The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands."

"The women of this nation are its moral compass, and we must speak our truth."

"The voice of the oppressed must be heard, and I will be that voice."

"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him."

"We must be as careful of the future of the Negro race as we would be of the future of any baby."

"There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up."

"We must be as interested in the character of our public men as we are in their honesty."

"I have always considered it as a part of my life's work to open the doors of opportunity to those of my race."

"I have always found that the surest way to get others to do what you want is to give them an interest in the outcome."

"I believe it is the duty of the Negro, as the greater part of the race is black."

"Without organization, there is no progress."

"The function of the educated is not to create sentiment but to create thought."

"I declare that the true republic is such wherein there is no man who has authority to compel another to be his slave."

"The day may be approaching when the whole world will recognize woman as the equal of man."

"I declare that woman must not depend upon the protection of man."

"I declare that the true republic is such wherein there is no man who has authority to compel another to be his slave."

"I'm going to have to live my life as a model for others and be responsible."

"Don't just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table."

"The oath a judge takes is to uphold the Constitution. Not the preferences of the majority."

"I have fought long enough. Now it is the turn of the young."

"I am but a speaking trumpet of the twelve millions of enslaved people."

"Each person must live their life as a model for others and be responsible for their actions."

"I felt a responsibility to stand up for what I believed in."

"The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men."

"The talented tenth of the Negro race should be given the best education possible."

"To draw inspiration from the examples of great leaders is to grasp the essence of leadership."