Booker T. Washington: “Let these things have an important bearing on your education here, and on your life hereafter.”

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

From the time that I can remember anything, almost every day of my life had been occupied in some kind of labour; though I think I would now be a more useful man if I had had time for sports.

I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.

This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.