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These were the ambitious youths of the race, at work with an earnestness that put to shame the conventional student life of most educational institutions.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “These were the ambitious youths of the race, at work with an earnestness that put to shame the conventional student life…”
Editor's note · Context
Washington observes the dedication of young African Americans striving for success, highlighting their ambition.
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