More than a dozen times, when bills figuring up into the hundreds of dollars were falling due, I applied to the white men of Tuskegee for small loans, often borrowing small amounts from as many as a half-dozen persons, to meet our obligations.
Washington recounts his efforts to secure loans from local white men to meet financial obligations.
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Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
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 was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.