On the record
Every young man and every young woman should feel that he or she is here on trust, that every day here is a sacred day, that it is a day that belongs to the race.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
He emphasizes the trust placed in students to make the most of their education for the benefit of their community.
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