Booker T. Washington: “I want you to go forward by thoroughness in your work; by being more conscientious in your work; by loving your work…”

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

When freedom came, the slaves were almost as well fitted to begin life anew as the master, except in the matter of book-learning and ownership of property.

I knew that if we failed it would injure the whole race.

No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.