Carter G. Woodson

Biography

Quotes

  • The large majority of the Negroes who have put on the finishing touches of our best colleges are all but worthless in the development of their people.
  • In our so-called democracy we are accustomed to give the majority what they want rather than educate them to understand what is best for them.
  • Negro banks, as a rule, have failed because the people, taught that their own pioneers in business cannot function in this sphere, withdrew their deposits.
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