On the record
She claimed no distinction, but it was yielded to her from her superior experience, energy, skill, and sagacity.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “She claimed no distinction, but it was yielded to her from her superior experience, energy, skill, and sagacity.”
Editor's note · Context
Du Bois recognizes the respect earned by a woman through her experience and capabilities, regardless of her social status.
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