Despite superficial and temporary signs which might lead one to entertain a contrary opinion, there was never a time when I felt more hopeful for the race than I do at the present.
Washington expresses his profound and unwavering optimism for the future of the Black race, despite contemporary challenges.
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This country demands that every race shall measure itself by the American standard.
The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.
By it a race must rise or fall, succeed or fail, and in the last analysis mere sentiment counts for little.
We try to keep constantly in mind the fact that the worth of the school is to be judged by its graduates.