On the record
They must decide whether they want to give to this cause, or to that cause, and they will give to us if we make them feel that we are more worthy than other similar institutions.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “They must decide whether they want to give to this cause, or to that cause, and they will give to us if we make them…”
Editor's note · Context
He highlights the need for institutions to demonstrate their worthiness to attract donations.
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