“Holding a grudge does not hurt the person against whom the grudge is held, it hurts the one who holds it.”
Quote by Booker T. Washington
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Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington was an influential African American educator, author, orator, and advisor to several U.S. presidents. He was a prominent figure in the African-American community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his advocacy of vocational education and economic empowerment for African Americans. Washington founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which evolved into Tuskegee University. He emphasized the importance of self-help and economic independence over immediate political and social reforms. more
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