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Mine is not the knowledge of the traveler or the colonial composite of dear memories, words and wonder.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Mine is not the knowledge of the traveler or the colonial composite of dear memories, words and wonder.”
Editor's note · Context
He distinguishes his understanding of society from that of an outsider, emphasizing a deeper connection.
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