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Booker T. Washington: “I never saw a man who so completely lost sight of himself.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
I never saw a man who so completely lost sight of himself.
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Booker T. Washington

Editor's note · Context

Washington describes General Armstrong's profound selflessness, noting his complete devotion to his cause rather than personal gain or recognition.

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