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A man who goes driving on a salary of four dollars a week cannot own a home or possess a bank account.
Said by
Booker T. Washington
Source
gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “A man who goes driving on a salary of four dollars a week cannot own a home or possess a bank account.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington illustrates the financial limitations of individuals earning low wages and the impact on their ability to save.
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