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He felt that he could not enjoy his freedom till he had fulfilled his promise.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “He felt that he could not enjoy his freedom till he had fulfilled his promise.”
Editor's note · Context
He conveys the deep sense of obligation felt by the man to fulfill his promise, even after gaining freedom.
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