"The Negro is not yet capable of self-government."

"I believe in the joy of living; and I believe that the greatest joy of living is to be found in striving to do something for others."

"The American people are not to be pitied for the fact that they have to fight for their rights."

"I don't think that any entirely civilized people can fight with the tremendous and joyous ferocity which characterizes the Zulu or Apache."

"We must dare to be great."