Booker T. Washington: “The years come to us but once, and they come then only to pass swiftly on, bearing the ineffaceable record we have put…”

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

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.

But taking place at the time it did, and for the reason that it did, no one could ever make me believe that my mother was guilty of thieving.

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