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Booker T. Washington: When we add the number of wholly ignorant men who preached or “exhorted” to that of those who possessed something of an…

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When we add the number of wholly ignorant men who preached or “exhorted” to that of those who possessed something of an education, it can be seen at a glance that the supply of ministers was large.
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Booker T. Washington

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He discusses the prevalence of uneducated individuals in the ministry during his time.

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