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.

Character is power.

Too often the educational value of doing well what is done, however little, is overlooked. One thing well done prepares the mind to do the next thing better. Not how much, but how well, should be the motto. One problem thoroughly understood is of more value than a score poorly mastered.

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.

There is no escape - man drags man down, or man lifts man up.

At the bottom of education, at the bottom of politics, even at the bottom of religion, there must be for our race economic independence.

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