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Booker T. Washington: “And so, I think, this is all that we can say of ourselves--with proper development our condition and capacity will be…”

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And so, I think, this is all that we can say of ourselves--with proper development our condition and capacity will be the same as those of the people of any other race.
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Booker T. Washington

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Washington emphasizes the potential for growth and development among individuals of all races given the right opportunities.

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