Famous quotes containing the words race and/or starting:
“Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That theres a God, that theres a Saviour too:
Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.
Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
Their color is a diabolic die.
Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain,
May be refind, and join th angelic train.”
—Phillis Wheatley (c. 17531784)
“The toughest thing about success is that youve got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business. Youve got to keep on working that talent. Someday Ill reach for it and it wont be there.”
—Irving Berlin (18881989)