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Character Building

by Booker T. WASHINGTON (1856 - 1915)

Unimproved Opportunities

Character Building is a compilation of speeches, given by Mr. Booker T. Washington, to the students and staff of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now known as Tuskegee University).Booker T. Washington was one of the most prominent leaders in advancing African-American civil rights. Born into slavery and freed as a young boy, he rose through the ranks of education to eventually earn his position as principal of Tuskegee. Under his guidance, the school was built, by students and for students, to give them a deeply meaningful education. Mr. Washington stressed the importance of developing oneself for life-long success. He strived to imbue in his students the highest personal standards, and these speeches represent the core messages he gave.(Originally published by Doubleday, Page & Co., NY, in 1902. Summary by Luke Sartor)

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A Penny Saved , Character as Shown in Dress , Each One His Part , Getting Down To Mother Earth , Getting On In the World , Growth , Individual Responsibility , Keeping Your Word , Last Words , Object Lessons , Sing The Old Songs , Some Great Little Things , Some Lessons of the Hour , Substance vs. Shadow , The Cultivation of Stable Habits , The Gospel of Service , To Would-Be Teachers , What Is To Be Our Future? , What Would Father and Mother Say? , What You Ought to Do , Your Part in the Negro Conference