Booker T. Washington: “The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.”

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.

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.

We try to keep constantly in mind the fact that the worth of the school is to be judged by its graduates.