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There are quite a number of divisions into which life can be divided, but for the purposes of this evening I am going to speak of two; the bright side of life and the dark side.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Washington introduces the theme of his talk by dividing life into two contrasting perspectives: the bright side and the dark side.
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