On the record
The people in the community in which he lives have a confidence in him and a respect for him which they would not have if he did not possess the bank account.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “The people in the community in which he lives have a confidence in him and a respect for him which they would not have…”
Editor's note · Context
Washington points out that financial security fosters respect and confidence within a community.
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