On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
The number of people who stand ready to consume one’s time, to no purpose, is almost countless.
Said by
Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “The number of people who stand ready to consume one’s time, to no purpose, is almost countless.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on his public life, Washington observes the overwhelming number of individuals who seek his time without a productive purpose.
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