Booker T. Washington: “If there is a young man or a young woman here who likes jewellery, and is going to indulge in it, be sure to get that…”

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

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.

When freedom came, the slaves were almost as well fitted to begin life anew as the master, except in the matter of book-learning and ownership of property.

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