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Grown up I see the problem of these women transfused; I hear all about me the unanswered call of youthful love, none the less glorious because of its clean, honest, physical passion.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Du Bois reflects on the enduring nature of youthful love and its significance despite societal challenges.
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