It is sad to see such individuals without money, without homes, in their old age, simply because they did not learn the lesson of saving money and getting for themselves a beautiful home when they ought to have done this.
Washington laments the plight of those who fail to secure financial stability and a home in their later years.
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In the economy of God there is but one standard by which an individual can succeed—there is but one for a race.
Despite superficial and temporary signs which might lead one to entertain a contrary opinion, there was never a time when I felt more hopeful for the race than I do at the present.
If my life in the past has meant anything in the lifting up of my people and the bringing about of better relations between your race and mine, I assure you from this day it will mean doubly more.
By it a race must rise or fall, succeed or fail, and in the last analysis mere sentiment counts for little.