In order to be successful in any undertaking, I think the main thing is for one to grow to the point where he completely forgets himself; that is, to lose himself in a great cause. In proportion as one loses himself in this way, in the same degree does he get the highest happiness out of his work.
Booker T. WashingtonNo race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.
Booker T. WashingtonWe don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.
Booker T. WashingtonFew things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.
Booker T. Washington