On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
It is as though Nature must needs make men narrow in order to give them force.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “It is as though Nature must needs make men narrow in order to give them force.”
Editor's note · Context
Du Bois offers a philosophical insight into human nature, suggesting that a focused or "narrow" vision can be a source of power and effectiveness.
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