Quote by Booker T. Washington

You can't hold a man down without staying down with him.

You can't hold a man down without staying down with him.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that when someone tries to suppress or oppress another person, they inevitably end up being affected negatively themselves. By metaphorically comparing holding someone down to staying down themselves, it suggests that the act of oppressing another person is burdensome and self-destructive. It reminds us that any attempt to oppress someone else does not succeed without the oppressor experiencing negative consequences as well, highlighting the interconnectedness of individuals and the consequences of their actions.

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Fellowship

By Booker T. Washington

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