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)