I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment — that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control the affairs of a large education institution. I knew that if we failed it wold injure the whole race.


Up From Slavery (1901)

Booker T. Washington Quotes

I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment — that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control...

I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment — that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control...

I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment — that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control...

I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment — that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control...