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It is a very bad habit to get into, that of being continually moody and discouraged, and of making the atmosphere uncomfortable for everybody who comes within ten feet of you.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
He warns against the detrimental effects of negativity on oneself and others.
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