Booker T. Washington: “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.

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.

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.

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.