In our so-called democracy we are accustomed to give the majority what they want rather than educate them to understand what is best for them.

I am not afraid of being sued by white businessmen. In fact, I should welcome such a law suit.

If the white man wants to hold on to it, let him do so; but the Negro, so far as he is able, should develop and carry out a program of his own.

In the long run, there is not much discrimination against superior talent.

The strongest bank in the United States will last only so long as the people will have sufficient confidence in it to keep their money there.

When you control a man's thinking you do not have to worry about his actions.

In fact, the confidence of the people is worth more than money.