Booker T. Washington: “I try to look after the little ills, with the idea that if I take care…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1901

I try to look after the little ills, with the idea that if I take care of the little ills the big ones will not come.

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Booker T. Washington

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Washington shares his philosophy of preventative care, believing that addressing minor issues prevents larger problems from arising.

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