African american Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes
“A few ideas seem to be agreed upon. Help none but those who help themselves. Educate only at schools which provide in some form for industrial education. These two points should be insisted upon. Let the normal instruction be that men must earn their own living, and that by the labor of their hands as far as may be. This is the gospel of salvation for the colored man. Let the labor not be servile, but in manly occupations like that of the carpenter, the farmer, and the blacksmith.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Republican National Convention, 1876
Advocates self-reliance, vocational education, and dignified labor for African Americans as a path to empowerment.
In simple terms: Encourage personal effort and practical skills for freedom.
Key Takeaway
Promote work and learning for independence.
Themes
self-reliance
education
labor
empowerment
racial equality
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community workshops
- job training programs
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
vocational training
economic independence
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure equal access to dignified work?
- What policies best support vocational pathways for marginalized groups?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic barriers that limit access to such opportunities.
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