On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
And yet this very singleness of vision and thorough oneness with his age is a mark of the successful man.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “And yet this very singleness of vision and thorough oneness with his age is a mark of the successful man.”
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Du Bois reflects on the characteristic of successful individuals, noting how a singular focus and alignment with contemporary values can lead to achievement.
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