8 Quotes & Sayings By James Freeman Clarke

James Freeman Clarke (February 13, 1810 – February 14, 1879) was an American editor and educator. He was the first African American to become a member of the editorial staff of a major newspaper when he began working for "The New York Times" in 1851. He was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from an American university when he graduated from Harvard in 1842 Read more

He spent forty years in education, including twenty-five years as president of Fisk University in Tennessee and thirty-two years as president of the Richmond Theological Seminary in Virginia. He is best known for his writings on religion and race relations.

The difference between a politician and a statesman is that...
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The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman think about the next generation. James Freeman Clarke
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The art of life consists in taking each event which befalls us with a contented mind confident of good.... With this method ... rejoice always though in the midst of sorrows and possess all things though destitute of everything. James Freeman Clarke
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Seek to do good and you will find that happiness will run after you. James Freeman Clarke
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A politician thinks of the next election a statesman of the next generation. James Freeman Clarke
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All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. James Freeman Clarke
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Strong convictions precede great actions. James Freeman Clarke
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Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well. James Freeman Clarke