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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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Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.

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Every woman is wrong until she cries, and then she is right - instantly.

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Everyone is a moon and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.

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Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

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