We shall prosper as we learn to do the common things of life in an uncommon way. Let down your buckets where you are.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life.

The actual sight of a first-class house that a Negro has built is ten times more potent than pages of discussion about a house that he ought to build, or perhaps could build.

If you can't read, it's going to be hard to realize dreams.

There is no defense or security for any of us except in the highest intelligence and development of all.

You can't hold a man down without staying down with him.