I think there is no more important or more critical time in a person's life than when he or she leaves home for the first time, to enter school, or to go to work, or to go into business.
Washington highlights the significance of the transitional period when individuals leave home for new experiences.
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Despite superficial and temporary signs which might lead one to entertain a contrary opinion, there was never a time when I felt more hopeful for the race than I do at the present.
If my life in the past has meant anything in the lifting up of my people and the bringing about of better relations between your race and mine, I assure you from this day it will mean doubly more.
In the economy of God there is but one standard by which an individual can succeed—there is but one for a race.
This country demands that every race shall measure itself by the American standard.