Very many of the people who will come here may not be able to read or write, but we can learn something from them notwithstanding, while they are here, and they can learn something from us.
Washington advocates for mutual learning between educated individuals and those who may lack formal education.
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Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.
No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.
I cannot remember having slept in a bed until after our family was declared free by the Emancipation Proclamation.
Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.