Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides. And the history of the future will differ according to the decision which we make.
Ruth BenedictAbout author
- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: american
- Born: June 5, 1887
- Died: September 17, 1948
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