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Sometimes it is faith in life, sometimes a faith in death, sometimes assurance of boundless justice in some fair world beyond.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Sometimes it is faith in life, sometimes a faith in death, sometimes assurance of boundless justice in some fair world…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects the varying beliefs in life and death among the community, emphasizing a search for justice and meaning.
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