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Elijah of Buxton
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"Elijah of Buxton" Quotes

A young boy in a Canadian settlement for escaped slaves embarks on a dangerous journey to save his friend in the United States.

Quotes

That’s the thing about Elijah, he don’t see no difference between folks.

Christopher Paul Curtis

equalityacceptance

The Bible teaches that we are to love our enemies, but it doesn’t say we can’t hate them too.

Christopher Paul Curtis

lovehate

You can call me a coward if you want, but that’s a chance I ain’t about to take.

Christopher Paul Curtis

bravery

I got to thinking that maybe it was a good thing we didn’t know what was coming up, because if we did, we might not have had the courage to step up to the challenge.

Christopher Paul Curtis

braverycourage

When I looked at this man and saw his face, I remembered something I had heard. It’s a saying about catching a tiger by the tail. You can do it, but you better have a plan for what to do with it when you do.

Christopher Paul Curtis

couragechallenge

Wishin’ don’t make it so, but it sure can make you feel better.

Christopher Paul Curtis

hope

It’s a person’s heart that makes ‘em special.

Christopher Paul Curtis

kindnessacceptance

I didn’t want to be known as a slacker or a coward.

Christopher Paul Curtis

self-improvementbravery

The truth don’t always set you free, but it does put your mind at rest.

Christopher Paul Curtis

truthpeace

But sometimes the only way to get something done is to do it yourself.

Christopher Paul Curtis

self-reliance