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There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.
Booker T. Washington
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— Booker T. Washington

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

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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.