The actual sight of a first-class house that a Negro has built is ten times more potent than pages of discussion about a house that he ought to build, or perhaps could build.
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Decide to be your best. In the long run the world is going to want and have the best and that might as well be you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choose to strive for excellence, as the world ultimately seeks the best.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and striving for one's best potential. Booker T. Washington suggests that by committing to excellence, individuals can position themselves as the best candidates in a world that increasingly values quality and capability.
Themes
ExcellenceBestMotivationSelf-ImprovementWorld
In practice
Example use cases
In a career development workshop to encourage participants to strive for excellence.
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