Booker T. Washington: “Any one can seek a job, but it requires a person of rare ability to create a job.”

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.

In the economy of God there is but one standard by which an individual can succeed—there is but one for a race.

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

If my life in the past has meant anything in the lifting up of my people and the bringing about of better relations between your race and mine, I assure you from this day it will mean doubly more.