One man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him. Booker T. Washington ditchholdman Change image and share on social
No race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem. Booker T. Washington dignityfieldlearn Change image and share on social
Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him. Booker T. Washington individualplaceresponsibility Change image and share on social
Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work. Booker T. Washington hardresultwork Change image and share on social
No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that because he belongs to this or that race he will be advanced in life regardless of his own merits or efforts. Booker T. Washington advancebelongeffort Change image and share on social
Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company. Booker T. Washington associatebadcompany Change image and share on social
The individual who can do something that the world wants done will, in the end, make his way regardless of his race. Booker T. Washington endindividualmake Change image and share on social
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington lift Change image and share on social
There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life. Booker T. Washington earthhighinfluence Change image and share on social
