...those who are guilty of such sweeping criticisms [of the rich] do not know how many people would be made poor, and how much sufering would result, if wealthy people were to part all at once with any large proportion of their wealth in a way to disorganize and cripple great business enterprises.
Booker T. WashingtonGreat men cultivate love and only little men cherish a spirit of hatred; assistance given to the weak makes the one who gives it strong; oppression of the unfortunate makes one weak.
Booker T. WashingtonI think I have learned that the best way to lift one's self up is to help someone else.
Booker T. WashingtonOne man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him.
Booker T. Washington