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I wondered if I could accomplish anything, and if it were worth while for me to try.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “I wondered if I could accomplish anything, and if it were worth while for me to try.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington questions the value of his efforts and whether they are worthwhile in the face of adversity.
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