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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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Motivational Quote
Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.


Life Quote
The time we waste trying to find out what life is all about could be spent loving someone and finding out.
Success Quote
I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.
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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

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