New Delhi, May 20 -- This famous quote by Booker T. Washington - "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." - remains one of the most widely cited reflections on perseverance, resilience and personal growth. More than a century after it was first written, the statement continues to inspire students, entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders across the world.

The quote appeared in Booker T. Washington's 1901 autobiography, Up from Slavery.

The book chronicled Washington's journey from slavery to becoming one of the most influential Black educators and public intellectuals in American history. In the autobiograph...