“The essence of democracy is its assurance that every human being should so respect himself and should be so respected in his own personality that he should have opportunity equal to that of every other human being to show what he was meant to become.”
Quote by Anna Garlin Spencer
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Anna Garlin Spencer
Anna Garlin Spencer (1851-1931) was an American social activist and educator who made significant contributions to the fields of women's education, social reform, and philanthropy. more
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