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If the boy who milks cows now does that thoroughly, by doing it he may lay the foundation to go to Congress later.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “If the boy who milks cows now does that thoroughly, by doing it he may lay the foundation to go to Congress later.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington illustrates that mastering a humble job can lay the groundwork for future success in more prestigious roles.
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