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Brief author info: John Mercer Langston (1829-1897) American politician. Born on Virginia plantation, son of the master; became lawyer; held wide range of political and educational positions, from city council member to dean of Howard University's law school. Eventually became first African American elected to public office in United States, as member of U.S. House of Representatives. Active in civil rights organizations, such as the National Equal Rights League and Negro National Labor Union.

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A nation may lose its liberties and be a century in finding it out. Where is the American liberty? ... In its far-reaching and broad sweep, slavery has stricken down the freedom of us all.

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Inspirational Quote

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

- Theodore Roosevelt

Life Quote

Every day should be passed as if it were to be our last.

- Publilius Syrus

Funny Quote

The reason I talk to myself is because I'm the only one whose answers I accept.

- George Carlin

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A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left.

- Marilyn Monroe

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There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

- Epictetus

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