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Booker T. Washington: But since for some years to come, at least, it must of necessity be impossible for all of our young people to get all…

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But since for some years to come, at least, it must of necessity be impossible for all of our young people to get all the education possible, or even all they may want to get, I believe they should apply their energies to getting such a training as will be best fitted to supply their immediate needs.
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Booker T. Washington

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He suggests that young people should focus on training that meets their immediate needs due to educational constraints.

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