Of all the forms of slavery there is none that is so harmful and degrading as that form of slavery which tempts one human being to hate another by reason of his race or color. One man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him.
~ Booker T. Washington ~
TheWarner said:
Excellent quote. This is random, but he had beautiful eyes. 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
He did! Hmm. “The eyes are the windows to the soul”💁🏻
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frenchc1955 said:
Thank you for sharing this excellent and compelling quotation!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I was reading through some of his inspiring quotes on Goodreads, but this one in particular jumped out.
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vinnieh said:
Powerful words.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Most definitely!💁🏻
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Didi Oviatt said:
YES!! This is so on point! Love it! What a powerful thought from a such a great man! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
His was an amazing life!💁🏻
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BrizzleLass said:
What a poignant quote. 💖
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It really is.😊
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beetleypete said:
Good choice, Kim. Still relevant today of course.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Pete!💁🏻
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Megan @ bookslayerReads said:
Great quote! I remember doing a report on Booker T. Washington in high school. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks !egan. Same here!💁🏻
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My random blog said:
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lostartofreadingblog said:
That’s a great quote!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so glad you like it!🙂
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Lashaan and Trang (Bookidote) said:
Powerful words, for sure. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
– Lashaan
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s sad though that they’re still so applicable today.😕
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Lashaan and Trang (Bookidote) said:
Indeed. 😦
– Lashaan
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Diana said:
That is a powerful quote. I especially like the last sentence. Thanks for sharing!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m glad you like it Diana!💁🏻
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