Booker T. Washington: “Men must have some of the comforts and conveniences--certainly the necessities of life--supplied them before they can be…”

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 pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.

This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.

I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.