James Weldon Johnson Quotes About Justice
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The colored people of this country know and understand the white people better than the white people know and understand them.
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The Southern whites are in many respects a great people. Looked at from a certain point of view, they are picturesque. If one will put oneself in a romantic frame of mind, one can admire their notions of chivalry and bravery and justice.
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Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation.
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This country can have no more democracy than it accords and guarantees to the humblest and weakest citizen.
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