On the record
We may, however, grant without argument that religious ideals have always far outrun their very human devotees.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “We may, however, grant without argument that religious ideals have always far outrun their very human devotees.”
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Du Bois acknowledges that while religious ideals are noble, they often exceed the capabilities of their followers.
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