Booker T. Washington: “In the school we made a special effort to teach our students the meaning of Christmas, and to give them lessons in its…”

I repeat my belief that the world is growing in the direction of giving.

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.

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

Having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the Republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution.