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It is when you think that no one is going to see you washing dishes, or getting dirt out of crevices, that I am afraid you are going to fail.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
He stresses the importance of diligence in even the smallest tasks, as they reflect one's true character.
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