Booker T. Washington: “If we cannot turn out a man here who is capable of taking care of a pig sty, how can we expect him to take care of…”

This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.

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.

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

Even to this day I can recall accurately the tortures that I underwent when putting on one of these garments.