Booker T. Washington: “In this age it is almost impossible for a man to live for himself alone.”

Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.

I do not know how many have noticed it, but I think that it will be found to be true that there are few instances, either in slavery or freedom, in which a member of my race has been known to betray a specific trust.

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

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