Booker T. Washington: “Say now, "I am not going to be conquered by little, mean thoughts, words and acts any longer.”

The picture of several dozen boys and girls in a schoolroom engaged in study made a deep impression upon me, and I had the feeling that to get into a schoolhouse and study in this way would be about the same as getting into paradise.

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.

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