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“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.” quote by Mary McLeod Bethune
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“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.”

Mary McLeod Bethune

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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.

Key Takeaway

Expand literary curricula.

Themes

education diversity cultural pride

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

educational activist

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • community workshops
  • library programs

Key Concepts

Literary canon colonial critique global perspectives

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools integrate global authors?
  • What barriers exist to diversifying curricula?
A Different Perspective

Resistance from traditionalist educators.

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