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I saw his breath beat quicker and quicker, pause, and then his little soul leapt like a star that travels in the night and left a world of darkness in its train.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “I saw his breath beat quicker and quicker, pause, and then his little soul leapt like a star that travels in the night…”
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This quote reflects on the profound impact of death and the fleeting nature of life, capturing a moment of transcendence.
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