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The possession of a decent house insures us a certain amount of proper comfort.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “The possession of a decent house insures us a certain amount of proper comfort.”
Editor's note · Context
He highlights that having a decent house contributes to overall comfort in life.
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