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Booker T. Washington: “We want to see you grow in reputation for being honest, conscientious, intelligent, hard-working; no matter in what…”

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We want to see you grow in reputation for being honest, conscientious, intelligent, hard-working; no matter in what capacity you are employed.
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Booker T. Washington

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He stresses the significance of building a reputation for honesty and hard work, regardless of one's job.

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