You pay but little; and by reason of that fact it follows that as trustees of the funds which are given to this institution, we have no right to keep an individual here who we do not think is going to be able to go out and help somebody else.
Washington discusses the responsibility of the institution to ensure students are prepared to contribute to society.
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When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.
I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.
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