Booker T. Washington: “If you do this, when you get ready to leave this institution, you will…”

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If you do this, when you get ready to leave this institution, you will find that it has been worth your while to have spent your time here.

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Booker T. Washington

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He reassures students that their time spent in education will be worthwhile if they apply themselves.

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Booker T. Washington: “If you do this, when you get ready to leave this institution, you will find that it has been worth your while to have…”