On the record
You very seldom meet with a coloured man who is not conscious of his ignorance, and who is not anxious to get up as soon as he finds himself down.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “You very seldom meet with a coloured man who is not conscious of his ignorance, and who is not anxious to get up as soon…”
Editor's note · Context
Washington observes that many individuals are aware of their lack of knowledge and desire to improve themselves.
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