Booker T. Washington

The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is read more

The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.

Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you read more

Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him. - Up from Slavery.

We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle read more

We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

I believe that any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind read more

I believe that any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living.