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.

The individual who can do something that the world wants done will, in the end, make his way regardless of his race.

Whenever your life touches mine, you make me stronger of weaker... there is no escape... people drag others or lift others up.

The negro has within him immense power for self-uplifting, but for years it will be necessary to guide and stimulate him.

The highest test of the civilization of any race is in its willingness to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate.

There is another class of coloured people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Having learned that they are able to make a living out of their troubles, they have grown into the settled habit of advertising their wrongs — partly because they want sympathy and partly because it pays. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs.

Remember that everyone's life is measured by the power that individual has to make the world better-this is all life is.