On the record
Until we do this, we shall not be able to talk away, or to argue away, this prejudice.
Said by
Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “Until we do this, we shall not be able to talk away, or to argue away, this prejudice.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington emphasizes that prejudice cannot be overcome through mere discussion but requires action and effort.
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