Booker T. Washington: “It was not long before I had the complete confidence of the Indians, and not only this, but I think I am safe in saying…”

As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.

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.

Until that question was asked it had never occurred to me that there was no period of my life that was devoted to play.

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