Booker T. Washington: “Here was the century-old problem in all its pathos seated singing before me.”

This country demands that every race shall measure itself by the American standard.

Despite superficial and temporary signs which might lead one to entertain a contrary opinion, there was never a time when I felt more hopeful for the race than I do at the present.

In the economy of God there is but one standard by which an individual can succeed—there is but one for a race.

The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.