One of the highest ambitions of every man leaving Tuskegee Institute should be to help the people of his race find bottom--find bed rock--and then help them to stand upon that foundation.
Washington emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and foundational strength for individuals leaving Tuskegee Institute.
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