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Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people that they oppress, because once you are truly educated, you will not

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"Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people that they oppress, because once you are truly educated, you will not ask for power. You will take it"

- John Henrik Clarke

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This quote is written / told by John Henrik Clarke between January 1, 1915 and July 16, 1998. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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