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The mere imparting of information is not education.
The mere imparting of information is not education.
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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