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If they beat me at anything, I was grimly determined to make them sweat for it!
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “If they beat me at anything, I was grimly determined to make them sweat for it!”
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This quote captures Du Bois's competitive spirit and determination to excel, even when faced with potential defeat.
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