On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
In the economy of God there is but one standard by which an individual can succeed—there is but one for a race.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “In the economy of God there is but one standard by which an individual can succeed—there is but one for a race.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, he asserts a universal divine standard for success applicable to both individuals and races.
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