I have also noticed that when a rider who had confidence in his ability was defeated, after doing his level best to win, always received an ovation from the gathering.
Major TaylorTo these ideals which were instilled in me when I was a youth, I attribute in a large degree the success that was mine on the bicycle tracks of the world.
Major TaylorThere are positively no mental, physical or moral attainments too lofty for the Negro to accomplish if granted a fair and equal opportunity.
Major Taylor