If persons would learn to use even a part of the time they spend in idle gossip or in standing about on the streets, in whitewashing or painting their houses, it would make a great difference in the appearance of the buildings, as well as add to their value.
Washington encourages people to invest time in improving their homes rather than engaging in idle gossip.
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From any point of view, I had rather be what I am, a member of the Negro race, than be able to claim membership with the most favoured of any other race.
As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.
I think I never saw a community of people so happy over anything as were the coloured people over the prospect of this new building.