Booker T. Washington: “Have you justified your parents in the sacrifice of time and money which they have made in order to allow you to come…”

I have great faith in the power and influence of facts.

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 was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.

I think that the presentation of facts, on a high, dignified plane, is all the begging that most rich people care for.