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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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People only see what they are prepared to see.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Love is being stupid together.

- Paul Valery

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You never know what life is like, until you have lived it.

- Marilyn Monroe

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I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

- Marilyn Monroe

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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

- Mark Twain

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