Booker T. Washington: “It is at the bottom of life we must begin, and not at the top.”

I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the Southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race.

These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.

When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.

I repeat my belief that the world is growing in the direction of giving.