On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
My whole soul was so bent upon reaching Hampton that I did not have time to cherish any bitterness toward the hotel-keeper.
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Booker T. Washington
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From his autobiography, he reflects on his unwavering determination to reach Hampton Institute, which overshadowed any personal resentment he felt after experiencing racial discrimination.
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