Mary McLeod Bethune

The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.

Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.

The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.

Knowledge is the prime need of the hour.

Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.

Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.

I never stop to plan. I take things step by step.

Whatever glory belongs to the race for a development unprecedented in history for the given length of time, a full share belongs to the womanhood of the race.

Cease to be a drudge, seek to be an artist.

The drums of Africa still beat in my heart. They will not let me rest while there is a single Negro boy or girl without a chance to prove his worth.

We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.