Booker T. Washington: “We want you to teach by word and action simple, right and honest living.”

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

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.

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.

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.