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Booker T. Washington: “And then don't be content with what you get out of books and newspapers, for that information is only the result of some…”

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And then don't be content with what you get out of books and newspapers, for that information is only the result of some other person's experience.
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Booker T. Washington

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Washington warns against complacency and encourages seeking knowledge beyond what is found in books.

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