Unless you do this you will find that you will go down as thousands of our young men have gone down--as thousands of our young men are constantly going down--who yield to the temptations which beset them.
Washington warns that failing to stay engaged can lead to negative outcomes, as seen in many young men.
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Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.
I have always looked upon fame as something to be used in accomplishing good.
This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.
As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.