As an example of this, there are two ladies in New York, whose
names rarely appear in print, but who, in a quiet way, have given us
the means with which to erect three large and important buildings
during the last eight years. Besides the gift of these buildings,
they have made other generous donations to the school. And they not
only help Tuskegee, but they are constantly seeking opportunities to
help other worthy causes.
Although it has been my privilege to be the medium through which a
good many hundred thousand dollars have been received for the work at
Tuskegee, I have always avoided what the world calls "begging." I
often tell people that I have never "begged" any money, and that I am
not a "beggar." My experience and observation have convinced me that
persistent asking outright for money from the rich does not, as a
rule, secure help. I have usually proceeded on the principle that
persons who possess sense enough to earn money have sense enough to
know how to give it away, and that the mere making known of the facts
regarding Tuskegee, and especially the facts regarding the work of the
graduates, has been more effective than outright begging. I think
that the presentation of facts, on a high, dignified plane, is all the
begging that most rich people care for.
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