Booker T. Washington: “They usually have some process for curing all of the ills of the world at once.”

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.

When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.

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

The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.