On the recordJune 20, 1905
The first duty of each one of you here is to carry your own weight to carry yourselves.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe first duty of each one of you here is to carry your own weight to carry yourselves.
Remarks on Receiving the Degree of LL.D. From Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts
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