On the record
When we speak of honesty, the first thought may be that the word applies only to the taking of property that does not belong to us, but this is not so.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Washington expands the definition of honesty beyond property theft to include time and energy, emphasizing its broader implications.
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