This first quote was what set me on my quest to read other profound thoughts of Booker T. Washington. What a man!
I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.
I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.
No race can prosper till it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.
There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.
Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.
Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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Love these! Post more as time permits.
One of John's favorites is:
"It's easier to get forgiveness than it is permission."
I happen to like "Seldom set foot in thy neighbors house, lest he hate you..." LOL It helped me to remember that people like to see you go almost as much as they like to see you come for a visit... and not be offended at the thought.
This man certainly had a wealth of wisdom, and as he proved, valuable without regard to times, race or station in life.
The Booker T. Washington Society has published a large portion of his speeches and writings on their website. This one, "Character Building," is a treasure among many:
http://celebratebookert.com/library/books/Character_Building/
Particular gems: #1, #6, #19 and #31.
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