In my contact with people, I find that, as a rule, it is only the little, narrow people who live for themselves, who never read good books, who do not travel, who never open up their souls in a way to permit them to come into contact with other souls — with the great outside world. Booker T. Washington
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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. In my contact with people, I find that, as a rule, it is only the little, narrow people who live for themselves, who never read good books, who do not travel, who never open up their souls in a way to permit them to come into contact with other souls – with the great outside world. The great wide world is a wonderful place full of life and beauty. It is a joy to go out and feel it in every way imaginable.

Source: Up From Slavery

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