James Weldon Johnson, (1871-1938) American author, educator, lawyer, diplomat, songwriter, civil rights activist, first black executive secretary of the NAACP Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 James Weldon Johnson quotesJames Weldon Johnson QuotesJames Weldon Johnson Labor is the fabled magician's wand, the philosophers stone, and the cap of good fortune.~ James Weldon Johnson Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print