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Delaware Quotes

Posted on January 10, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893) journalist, teacher (born in Wilmington)

Self-reliance is the Fine Road to Independence.

Howard Pyle (1853-1911) illustrator, author (born in Wilmington)

Throw your heart into the picture and then jump in after it.

Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941) astronomer (born in Dover)

Curiosity is the compass that guides us to new discoveries.

Left to right: Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Howard Pyle, Annie Jump Cannon. (All images courtesy of Pinterest)

Mary Ann Shadd Cary Quotes

Posted on October 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

We should do more and talk less.

It is better to wear out than to rust out.

Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893) was an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher, and lawyer. Her life journey included many accomplishments: the first African-American female publisher in North America, and the first female publisher in Canada. Her first quote was published by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ newspaper in 1848 when he solicited suggestions on how to improve life for all African-Americans.