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Booker T. Washington: The lessons taught me in this respect took such a hold upon me that at the present time, when I am at home, no matter…

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The lessons taught me in this respect took such a hold upon me that at the present time, when I am at home, no matter how busy I am, I always make it a rule to read a chapter or a portion of a chapter in the morning, before beginning the work of the day.
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Booker T. Washington

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He emphasizes the importance of daily reading as a foundational practice in his life.

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