Booker T. Washington: “My heart is too full—full of hope, admiration, and pride for my countrymen of both sections and both colours.”

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.

If my life in the past has meant anything in the lifting up of my people and the bringing about of better relations between your race and mine, I assure you from this day it will mean doubly more.

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