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Booker T. Washington: Not only for your own sake, but for the sake of those who are near and dear to you, those who have done more for you…

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Not only for your own sake, but for the sake of those who are near and dear to you, those who have done more for you than anybody else, I want you to make up your minds that this year is going to be the best one of your lives.
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Booker T. Washington

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He urges students to commit to making the current year their best, not just for themselves but for their families.

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