On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
His real thoughts, his real aspirations, must be guarded in whispers; he must not criticise, he must not complain.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “His real thoughts, his real aspirations, must be guarded in whispers; he must not criticise, he must not complain.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage describes the oppressive conditions forcing Black individuals to conceal their true thoughts and aspirations, prohibiting open criticism or complaint.
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