African American Wisdom: A Deck of Memorable Quotes Knowledge Cards

“If I had let myself think too deeply about what might happen to me, I might have gotten off the bus. But I chose to remain.” Can you guess who said this? If you’re not sure, the woodblock portrait on the front of this box will provide you with another clue. Each card in this deck of Knowledge Cards features a portrait and quote on one side, with a biographical sketch of the originator on the other. All together, these 48 quotations provide fuel for the spirit and imagination, while the historical and biographical texts compose a concise and illuminating survey of famous African Americans, from Civil War abolitionists to contemporary entertainers.