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.

Of 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.

Dignify and glorify common labor. It is at the bottom of life that we must begin, not at the top.

A sure way for one to lift himself up is by helping to lift someone else.

There is a certain class of race problem-solvers who don't want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public.

Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

I shall never permit myself to stoop so low as to hate any man.