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This is the tangle of thought and afterthought wherein we are called to solve the problem of training men for life.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “This is the tangle of thought and afterthought wherein we are called to solve the problem of training men for life.”
Editor's note · Context
This passage highlights the challenge of preparing individuals for the complexities of life.
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