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Because of his independence he leads his people instead of having to cater to their whims.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “Because of his independence he leads his people instead of having to cater to their whims.”
Editor's note · Context
He argues that independence allows leaders to serve their communities authentically without compromising.
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