Done Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune
“When they learn of Shakespeare and Goethe, we must teach them of Pushkin and Dumas. . . . Whatever the white man has done, we have done, and often better.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the National Association of Colored Women, 1935
Advocates for inclusive literary education, urging recognition of non‑Western authors and cultural contributions.
In simple terms: Teach diverse literature beyond Western canon.
Expand literary curricula.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community workshops
- library programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools integrate global authors?
- What barriers exist to diversifying curricula?
Resistance from traditionalist educators.