There are positively no mental, physical or moral attainments too lofty for the Negro to accomplish if granted a fair and equal… — Major Taylor Accomplish Copy Share Image
I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with… — Major Taylor Athlete Copy Share Image
In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze my own trail. — Major Taylor Language Copy Share Image
These rules may seem simple enough, but it will require great morale and physical courage to adhere to them. But if carried… — Major Taylor Courage Copy Share Image
In closing I wish to say that while I was sorely beset by a number of white riders in my racing days,… — Major Taylor Class Copy Share Image
There will always be that dreadful monster prejudice to do extra battle against because of their color. — Major Taylor Battle Copy Share Image
An athlete must have ability to reach the top, but many who have ability and who do not live clean lives never… — Major Taylor Ability Copy Share Image
I have also noticed that when a rider who had confidence in his ability was defeated, after doing his level best to… — Major Taylor Ability Copy Share Image
I might go on discussing this subject at great length, but after all is said, done, and written, my own book of… — Major Taylor Adversity Copy Share Image
As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous test of… — Major Taylor Able Copy Share Image
I would advise all youths aspiring to athletic fame or a professional career to practice clean living, fair play and good sportsmanship. — Major Taylor Advise Copy Share Image
Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins. — Major Taylor Athlete Copy Share Image
I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success… — Major Taylor Achieve Copy Share Image
I can hardly express in words my deep feeling and sympathy for them, knowing as I do, the many serious handicaps and… — Major Taylor Deep feeling Copy Share Image
I do not believe there is any royal road to success as an athlete any more than there is to others in… — Major Taylor Athlete Copy Share Image
To these ideals which were instilled in me when I was a youth, I attribute in a large degree the success that… — Major Taylor Attributes Copy Share Image
The moral turpitude of the boys of today appears to center in their failure to concentrate on any particular objective long enough… — Major Taylor Boys Copy Share Image
I know that a good many champions have entertained the thought that the more they discourage youngsters, the longer they would reign.… — Major Taylor Benefits Copy Share Image
Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they… — Major Taylor Belief Copy Share Image
It is my thought that clean living and a strict observance of the golden rule of true sportsmanship are foundation stones without… — Major Taylor Built Copy Share Image
Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world's greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters… — Major Taylor Athlete Copy Share Image
