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No person can do his best work, or can be of the greatest service to himself and to his fellow-beings, until he is able to live in a decent, comfortable house.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Washington emphasizes that a decent living environment is essential for personal effectiveness and service to others.
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