Booker T. Washington: “We must stand upon our own feet, and not upon a foundation supplied by another.”

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

When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.

I do not know how many have noticed it, but I think that it will be found to be true that there are few instances, either in slavery or freedom, in which a member of my race has been known to betray a specific trust.

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