Booker T. Washington: “After the reading we were told that we were all free, and could go when and where we pleased.”

This country demands that every race shall measure itself by the American standard.

Despite superficial and temporary signs which might lead one to entertain a contrary opinion, there was never a time when I felt more hopeful for the race than I do at the present.

The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.

We try to keep constantly in mind the fact that the worth of the school is to be judged by its graduates.