Booker T. Washington: “The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated…”

I have great faith in the power and influence of facts.

I can scarcely imagine any torture, except, perhaps, the pulling of a tooth, that is equal to that caused by putting on a new flax shirt for the first time.

She was simply a victim of the system of slavery.

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