On the record
There is, I think, a more earnest desire to learn, and a more general opinion that it is a great favor to have the opportunity.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Editor's note · Context
This quote expresses Reid's observation of the eagerness of Black students to learn, reflecting a positive attitude towards education.
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