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There is Hate behind it, and Cruelty and Tears.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “There is Hate behind it, and Cruelty and Tears.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote addresses the darker aspects of society, highlighting the presence of hate and suffering.
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