Booker T. Washington: “It is this trait in the New England character that has come to make the very name itself of that part of the country a…”

No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.

From the time that I can remember anything, almost every day of my life had been occupied in some kind of labour; though I think I would now be a more useful man if I had had time for sports.

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

Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.