W.E.B. Du Bois
Civil rights activist and scholar.
7 quotes in this collection. Read them below, share your favourites, or follow the related links to explore similar voices.
All quotes by W.E.B. Du Bois
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“Either America will destroy ignorance or ignorance will destroy the United States.”
Meaning: Education and awareness are essential for a nation’s survival. -
“There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise.”
Meaning: Du Bois highlights the strength and determination of women, emphasizing empowerment and resilience. -
“Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.”
Meaning: Behavior and example influence more than instruction. -
“Education must not simply teach work—it must teach life.”
Meaning: He emphasizes that education should go beyond job preparation and focus on shaping individuals with broader understanding and values. -
“Education is that whole system of human training within and without the school house walls.”
Meaning: Learning extends beyond formal education and shapes all aspects of life. -
“The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.”
Meaning: Freedom is worth the effort compared to the harm caused by oppression. -
“The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line.”
Meaning: Du Bois identifies racial inequality as a central issue in society, highlighting systemic divisions and the need for justice.