We may call his death-sickness pneumonia, but we all know that it was sheer overwork,--the using of a delicately-tuned instrument too commonly and continuously and carelessly to let it last its normal life.
Du Bois reflects on the toll of overwork on individuals, emphasizing the importance of caring for one's well-being.
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