Booker T. Washington: “As far as the science of what is called begging can be reduced to rules, I would say that I have had but two rules.”

I pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.

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

The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.

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.