George Washington Carver
Historical Account★★★★George Washington Carver, an Afro-American who was many years ahead of his time, received citations and honors from many quarters, including the President. But he also had to endure racial prejudice. Although he seldom spoke out about it, he was once asked by a group of ministers how they could improve race relations.
“Your actions speak so loud that I cannot hear what you are saying,” he told them. “You have too much religion and not enough Christianity. Too many creeds and not enough deeds. This world is perishing for kindness.”
Norman G. Wilson, Follow the Leader, 180.
The point
George Washington Carver, though celebrated, faced racial prejudice; when asked how to improve race relations, he said, "Your actions speak so loud I cannot hear your words—too much religion, not enough Christianity, too many creeds, not enough deeds."