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Booker T. Washington: “We are going forward, and we shall keep going forward if we do not let these difficulties which sometimes occur…”

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We are going forward, and we shall keep going forward if we do not let these difficulties which sometimes occur discourage us.
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Booker T. Washington

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He emphasizes the importance of resilience and continuous progress despite difficulties.

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