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History shows that it does not matter who is in power or what revolutionary forces take over the government, those who have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on others never obtain any more rights or privileges in the end than they had in the beginning.
History shows that it does not matter who is in power or what revolutionary forces take over the government, those who have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on others never obtain any more rights or privileges in the end than they had in the beginning.
Approximate author period: c. 1912 AD · modern
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- Carter G. Woodson
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- Approximate author period: c. 1912 AD · modern
Approximate historical context for attribution to Carter G. Woodson, based on documented life years 1875 to 1950; lifetime midpoint used only for grouping. The biographical Quick Facts record birth on 19 December 1875 and death on 3 April 1950. These life dates supply historical context, not the date of each attributed statement. Source: National Park Service: Carter G. Woodson, https://www.nps.gov/people/carter-g-woodson.htm (checked 2026-10-09). This does not establish the composition date or authenticate the attribution of these words. Source: https://www.nps.gov/people/carter-g-woodson.htm (accessed 2026-10-09).
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