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Booker T. Washington: You should get yourselves to the point where you will not be happy unless you do spend a part of each day in this way.

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You should get yourselves to the point where you will not be happy unless you do spend a part of each day in this way.
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Booker T. Washington

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He encourages students to prioritize daily reading as a source of happiness and growth.

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