Booker T. Washington: “Some of these people who will come here are ignorant, so far as books are concerned, but I want you to know that not…”

I have always looked upon fame as something to be used in accomplishing good.

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

I pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.

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.