Quotes by Booker T. Washington

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To the extent that a person devotes himself to a great purpose, to the extent that he obtains the greatest happiness from his work.

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There are two ways to apply force: push down and pull up.

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No nation can prosper until it understands that plowing a field is as decent work as writing a poem.

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No man who contributes in any way to the material, intellectual, and moral welfare of the society in which he lives, ever remains unrewarded for long.

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You cannot debase a man without debasing yourself with him.

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Personal success in life is given by keeping friendship, trust and respect from our neighbor.

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When we come into contact with another person, we either help them or confuse them. There is no middle way: either we drag man down or we raise him up.

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A life worthy of its name is one devoted to the good of others.

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If you want to rise, help someone rise.

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The highest criterion in the development of the civilization of any race is its consent to give a helping hand to the fortunate peoples.

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Remarkable people cultivate love within themselves, and only a petty soul entertains the spirit of hatred.

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Success must be measured not so much by the position a man has reached in life, but by the obstacles he has overcome to achieve that success.