I early learned that it is a hard matter to convert an individual by abusing him, and that this is more often accomplished by giving credit for all the praiseworthy actions performed than by calling attention alone to all the evil done.

Great 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.

Decide to be your best. In the long run the world is going to want and have the best and that might as well be you.

Mere connection with what is known as a superior race will not permanently carry an individual forward unless the individual has worth.

The time will come when the Negro in the South will be accorded all the political rights which his ability, character, and material possessions entitle him to.

We must reinforce argument with results.

No one can degrade us except ourselves.