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. WashingtonOf all forms of slavery there is none that is so harmful and degrading as that form of slavery which tempts one human being to hate another by reason of his race or color. One man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him.
Booker T. WashingtonDecide 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.
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. WashingtonMere connection with what is known as a superior race will not permanently carry an individual forward unless the individual has worth.
Booker T. Washington