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More Quotes by W. E. B. Du Bois
There is but one coward on earth, and that is the coward that dare not know.
This the American black man knows: his fight here is a fight to the finish. Either he dies or wins. If he wins it will be by no subterfuge or evasion of amalgamation . He will enter modern civilization here in America as a black man on terms of perfect and unlimited equality with any white man, or he will enter not at all. Either extermination root and branch, or absolute equality. There can be no compromise. This is the last great battle of the west.
I believe in Liberty for all men: the space to stretch their arms and their souls; the right to breathe and the right to vote, the freedom to choose their friends, enjoy the sunshine, and ride on the railroads, uncursed by color; thinking, dreaming, working as they will in a kingdom of beauty and love.
Begin with art, because art tries to take us outside ourselves. It is a matter of trying to create an atmosphere and context so conversation can flow back and forth and we can be influenced by each other.
There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise
Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.
The theory of democratic government is not that the will of the people is always right, but rather that normal human beings of average intelligence will, if given a chance, learn the right and best course by bitter experience.
Lord, make us mindful of the little things that grow and blossom in these days to make the world beautiful for us.
There may often be excuse for doing things poorly in this world, but there is never any excuse for calling a poorly done thing, well done.
Education must not simply teach work-it must teach life.
