Francis J. Grimké Quote

There are enemies ever about us and are ever plotting our ruin—enemies within the race and without it. If we assume that all is well, that there is nothing to fear, and so relax our vigilance, so cease to be watchful, we need not be surprised if our enemies get the better of us, if we are worsted in the conflict.

Equality of Rights for All Citizens Black and White Alike (March 7, 1889)