Booker T. Washington: “The persons who live constantly in a fault-finding atmosphere, who see only the dark side of life, become negative…”

Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

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

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

I have never seen one who did not want to be free, or one who would return to slavery.