Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Carter G. Woodson Historian

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Dec 19, 1875
  • Died: Apr 3, 1950

Carter Godwin Woodson was an African-American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Woodson was one of the first scholars to study African-American history. A founder of Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been cited as the father of black history. In February 1926 he announced the celebration of "Negro History Week", considered the precursor of Black History Month.

Let us banish fear. fear

And thus goes segregation which is the most far-reaching development in the history of the Negro since the enslavement of the race. history

The mere imparting of information is not education. education

If Liberia has failed, then, it is no evidence of the failure of the Negro in government. It is merely evidence of the failure of slavery. failure & government

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. money

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

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 thoughts from William Blake

32 thoughts from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other quotes from Franz Grillparzer

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For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

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To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other quotes from Victor Hugo

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