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We must stand upon our own feet, and not upon a foundation supplied by another.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “We must stand upon our own feet, and not upon a foundation supplied by another.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington advocates for self-sufficiency and independence rather than relying on external support.
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