The best way to lift one's self up is to help someone else.

Booker T. Washington

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Topic

Helping others Cooperation and collaboration Personal growth

Author

Booker T. Washington

Source

The Story of My Life and Work

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1900 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Civil rights activist Educator Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Washington, Booker T. The Story of My Life and Work. W. H. Ferguson Co., 1900.

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