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He has transformed what we call drudgery into a paying business.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “He has transformed what we call drudgery into a paying business.”
Editor's note · Context
He praises individuals who have successfully transformed labor perceived as drudgery into profitable enterprises.
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