Booker T. Washington: “We had a monopoly of the nursing business for many years, and up to a short time ago it was the common opinion that…”

She was simply a victim of the system of slavery.

I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.

I can scarcely imagine any torture, except, perhaps, the pulling of a tooth, that is equal to that caused by putting on a new flax shirt for the first time.

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.