Carter G. Woodson (Carter Godwin Woodson) Quotes

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.

Carter G. Woodson

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• 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.

  

  Carter G. Woodson
  • Giving
  • Education
  • Democracy