Quotation by

Booker T. Washington

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

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The quote means you can use your power either to oppress or harm others or to support and uplift them. It highlights that strength can be applied in harmful or helpful ways depending on your choice.

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