Booker T. Washington: “Can we educate your consciences so that you will do certain things, not because it is the rule that they should be done…”

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.

As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.

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.

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