Mary Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune was an American educator, civil rights leader, and government official.

Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.

We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.

Cease to be a drudge, seek to be an artist.

The drums of Africa still beat in my heart. They will not let me rest while there is a single Negro boy or girl without a chance to prove his worth.

The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.

The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.

Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.

Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.