It is a struggle; for though the black man fights passively, he nevertheless fights; and his passive resistance is more effective at present than active resistance could possibly be. He bears the fury of the storm as does the willow tree. James Weldon Johnson activebearblack share on social
Labor is the fabled magician's wand, the philosophers stone, and the cap of good fortune. James Weldon Johnson capfabledfortune Change image and share on social
You are young, gifted, and Black. We must begin to tell our young, There's a world waiting for you, Yours is the quest that's just begun. James Weldon Johnson beginblackgift Change image and share on social
My mother was kept very busy with her sewing; sometimes she would have another woman helping her. James Weldon Johnson busyhelpmother Change image and share on social
In Berlin I especially enjoyed the orchestral concerts, and I attended a large number of them. I formed the acquaintance of a good many musicians, several of whom spoke of my playing in high terms. James Weldon Johnson acquaintanceattendberlin Change image and share on social
The battle was first waged over the right of the Negro to be classed as a human being with a soul; later, as to whether he had sufficient intellect to master even the rudiments of learning; and today it is being fought out over his social recognition. James Weldon Johnson battleclassfight share on social
The peculiar fascination which the South held over my imagination and my limited capital decided me in favor of Atlanta University; so about the last of September I bade farewell to the friends and scenes of my boyhood and boarded a train for the South. James Weldon Johnson atlantabidboard share on social
Southern white people despise the Negro as a race, and will do nothing to aid in his elevation as such; but for certain individuals they have a strong affection, and are helpful to them in many ways. James Weldon Johnson affectionaiddespise Change image and share on social
Any musical person who has never heard a Negro congregation under the spell of religious fervor sing these old songs has missed one of the most thrilling emotions which the human heart may experience. James Weldon Johnson congregationemotionexperience Change image and share on social
I had enjoyed life in Paris, and, taking all things into consideration, enjoyed it wholesomely. James Weldon Johnson considerationenjoylife Change image and share on social
