In order to do this, though, in order best to fit one's self to live this kind of life, it is important that certain habits be acquired; and an essential one of these is the habit of realizing one's responsibility to others.
Washington emphasizes the importance of developing habits that foster a sense of responsibility to others.
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I cannot remember having slept in a bed until after our family was declared free by the Emancipation Proclamation.
Having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the Republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution.
I think I never saw a community of people so happy over anything as were the coloured people over the prospect of this new building.
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.