On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington describes in his autobiography how his personal example of manual labor inspired his students to overcome their reluctance and join the work.
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