Now there are ten millions. Naturally, more and more this increase means that they will scatter themselves through the country, north as well as south. A large element already is in the north. If my race would honor the memory of Lincoln and exhibit their gratitude for what he did, it can do so in no more fitting manner that putting into daily practice the lessons of his own life. Mr. Lincoln was a simple, humble man.
Great men are always simple.
These are the elements that will win success and respect, no matter where we live. Every member of my race who does not work, who leads an immoral life, dishonors the memory and the name of Lincoln. Everone, on the other hand, who leads a law-abiding, sober life is justifying the faith which the sainted Lincoln place in us. In every part of this country I want to see my race live such high and useful lives that they will not be merely tolerated, but they shall actually be needed and wanted because of their usefulness to the community. The loafer, the man who tries to live by his wits, is never wanted anywhere.