On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Freedom, too, the long-sought, we still seek,—the freedom of life and limb, the freedom to work and think, the freedom to love and aspire.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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This passage from his influential book defines the comprehensive and enduring quest for freedom, extending beyond mere physical liberation to include intellectual, economic, and emotional dimensions.
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