Booker T. Washington: “Education in the broadest and truest sense will make an individual seek to help all people, regardless of race…”

No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.

From any point of view, I had rather be what I am, a member of the Negro race, than be able to claim membership with the most favoured of any other race.

Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.