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There is nothing worse for a young man or young woman than to get into the habit of thinking that he or she must spend every night on the street or in some public place.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “There is nothing worse for a young man or young woman than to get into the habit of thinking that he or she must spend…”
Editor's note · Context
Washington warns that frequenting public places at night can lead to negative habits for young individuals.
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