On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
No man who continues to add something to the material, intellectual, and moral well-being of the place in which he lives is long left without proper reward.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Washington articulates a fundamental principle that consistent contributions to a community's well-being will inevitably lead to recognition and reward.
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