"Character, not circumstances, makes the man."

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Source : "Democracy and Education". Booker T. Washington's Speech at Institute of Arts and Sciences, Brooklyn NY, September 30, 1896.

Booker T. Washington

#Character Quotes #Men Quotes #Circumstances Quotes

“The evidence is overwhelming that the Earth is being visited by intelligently controlled vehicles from off the Earth.”
“There are millions of people who consume music illegally every month. Just getting them into a legal service will make the music industry way bigger than it's ever been before.”
“I've gotten to go wonderful places, meet interesting and intelligent people, and I started of course in the theatre and continue to work in the theatre where there is some intelligence involved in it.”
“Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.”
“Each and every day health centers provide high-quality primary and preventive care to our constituents.”
“Ask God's blessings on your work but don't ask Him to do it for you.”
“He was strong. And his heart, it was breaking.”
“As Hegel put it, only when it is dark does the owl of Minerva begin its flight. Only in extinction is the collector comprehend.”

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