Booker T. Washington: “Where the soil is cheap there is little or no excuse for any man or woman going about complaining that he or she cannot…”

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

I can scarcely imagine any torture, except, perhaps, the pulling of a tooth, that is equal to that caused by putting on a new flax shirt for the first time.

From any point of view, I had rather be what I am, a member of the Negro race, than be able to claim membership with the most favoured of any other race.

I have always looked upon fame as something to be used in accomplishing good.