On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
I will not say that I became discouraged, for as I now look back over my life I do not recall that I ever became discouraged over anything that I set out to accomplish.
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Booker T. Washington
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Reflecting on his life, Washington articulates his unwavering commitment to achieving his goals without succumbing to discouragement.
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