“In every race, in every nation, and in every clime in every period of history there is always an eager-eyed group of youthful patriots who seriously set themselves to right the wrongs done to their race or nation or art or self-expression.”

Reflecting on the perennial presence of youthful idealism and reform · Essay or column (commonly attributed)

• Change
• Idealism
• Youth

“The few lighter persons in the community drew together; we were literally thrown upon each other, whether we liked or not.”

Describing the social isolation of mixed-race individuals · Essay, 'Brass Ankles Speaks'

• Community
• Identity
• Race

“Nothing will do me any good unless I learn to control this body of mine.”

Acknowledging the importance of self-discipline and physical well-being · Diary (commonly attributed)

• Discipline
• Health
• Self