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No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that because he belongs to this or that race he will be advanced in life regardless of his own merits or efforts.
Booker T. Washington
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"No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that because he belongs to this or that race he will be advanced in life regardless of his own merits or efforts."
— Booker T. Washington

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No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that because he belongs to this or that race he will be advanced in life regardless of his own merits or efforts. — Booker T. Washington

About Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington was a Educator from United States (1856–1915).

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Who said "No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that because he…"?
This quote is attributed to Booker T. Washington, a Educator from United States.
When did Booker T. Washington live?
Booker T. Washington lived from 1856 – 1915.