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More Quotes by W. E. B. Du Bois
A little less complaint and whining, and a little more dogged work and manly striving, would do us more credit than a thousand civil rights bills.
There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise
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 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.
The future woman must have a life work and economic independence. She must have the right of motherhood at her own discretion.
Ignorance is a cure for nothing.
The worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame.
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.
Oppression costs the oppressor too much if the oppressed stands up and protests. The protest need not be merely physical-the throwing of stones and bullets-if it is mental, spiritual; if it expresses itself in silent, persistent dissatisfaction, the cost to the oppressor is terrific.
A man does not look behind the door unless he has stood there himself
