Booker T. Washington: “I believe there is no part of the service more truly spiritual, more elevating.”

The hurtful influences of the institution were not by any means confined to the Negro.

As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.

I think that the presentation of facts, on a high, dignified plane, is all the begging that most rich people care for.

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