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Booker T. Washington: “There is nothing worse for a young man or young woman than to get into the habit of thinking that he or she must spend…”

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There is nothing worse for a young man or young woman than to get into the habit of thinking that he or she must spend every night on the street or in some public place.
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Booker T. Washington

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Washington warns that frequenting public places at night can lead to negative habits for young individuals.

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