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It was not lust; it was not love--it was some vaster, mightier thing that needed neither touch of body nor thrill of soul.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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This quote captures the profound connection between individuals that transcends physical attraction, a theme in Du Bois's exploration of human relationships.
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