"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

posted in best


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.

Other Quotes You Might Like

Discover more inspiring quotes from our collection

"Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history."

-Carter G. Woodson

teacherView Quote
"This assumption of Negro leadership in the ghetto, then, must not be confined to matters of religion, education, and social uplift it must deal with such fundamental forces in life as make these things possible."

-Carter G. Woodson

religionView Quote
"They still have some money, and they have needs to supply. They must begin immediately to pool their earnings and organize industries to participate in supplying social and economic demands."

-Carter G. Woodson

moneyView Quote
"The strongest bank in the United States will last only so long as the people will have sufficient confidence in it to keep their money there."

-Carter G. Woodson

moneyView Quote
"In fact, the confidence of the people is worth more than money."

-Carter G. Woodson

moneyView Quote
"This assumption of Negro leadership in the ghetto, then, must not be confined to matters of religion, education, and social uplift it must deal with such fundamental forces in life as make these things possible."

-Carter G. Woodson

leadershipView Quote

More Quotes About best

Explore other inspiring quotes in this category

"Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry."

-Rick Perry

bestView Quote
"I've found the best way is to not be scared of the attention but to be grateful for it and open to it. It makes my days better rather than being annoyed that people want my attention."

-Brandon Routh

bestView Quote
"What I love best in life is new starts."

-Karl Lagerfeld

bestView Quote
"Recruitment and retention are critical to sustain our Armed Forces with the best men and women willing to stand in the gap and make huge sacrifices to ensure our freedom."

-Zack Wamp

bestView Quote
"One of the best things for a woman to hear is that she is sexy."

-Scarlett Johansson

bestView Quote
"I'm either going to go completely mental, completely bankrupt, or have the best success of my life."

-Katy Perry

bestView Quote