It is difficult for me to think of any situation that is more trying on the nerves than that of conducting a large institution, with heavy obligations to meet, without knowing where the money is to come from to meet these obligations from month to month.
He reflects on the immense stress and uncertainty involved in leading a large educational institution with constant financial demands.
Share
More from Booker T. Washington
This country demands that every race shall measure itself by the American standard.
Despite superficial and temporary signs which might lead one to entertain a contrary opinion, there was never a time when I felt more hopeful for the race than I do at the present.
The more I come into contact with wealthy people, the more I believe that they are growing in the direction of looking upon their money simply as an instrument which God has placed in their hand for doing good with.
The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.