Thought-Provoking Wisdom Statements by African Americans

"We are a nation imperiled by the richness of its diversity." (The Rev. Gardner C. Taylor, prayer at 1997 presidential inauguration)

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” (Martin Luther King Jr.)

"I will permit no one to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him." (Booker T. Washington)

“If it is to be, it is up to me." (Robert Johnson)