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Such shoes are made to attract attention, and not for comfort or durability.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “Such shoes are made to attract attention, and not for comfort or durability.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington explains that showy shoes are designed for attention rather than comfort or durability.
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