Standing at my door, I heard the discharge of a gun, and in four or five seconds of time, after the discharge, the small shot came rattling about me, one or two of which struck the house; which plainly demonstrates that the velocity of sound is greater than that of a cannon bullet. - Benjamin Banneker 1 Share Now -
Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties. - Benjamin Banneker 2 Share Now -
Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners. - Benjamin Banneker 3 Share Now -
The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers. - Benjamin Banneker 4 Share Now -
