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