On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
At night, and between meals, I found considerable time for study and reading; and in this direction I improved myself very much during the summer.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “At night, and between meals, I found considerable time for study and reading; and in this direction I improved myself…”
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From his autobiography, Washington describes how he utilized every available moment for personal growth and learning during a summer job.
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