The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers. — Benjamin Banneker
Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair — Benjamin Banneker
I am of the african race, and in the colour which is natural to them of the deepest dye — Benjamin Banneker
Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners. — Benjamin Banneker