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When you are spending your money for shoes, be sure that you get something good, something that will last you.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “When you are spending your money for shoes, be sure that you get something good, something that will last you.”
Editor's note · Context
He advises consumers to invest in quality shoes that will last, rather than opting for cheaper alternatives.
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