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And to the lonely boy came a new dawn of sympathy and inspiration.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “And to the lonely boy came a new dawn of sympathy and inspiration.”
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This passage highlights a moment of inspiration and connection for a lonely boy, emphasizing the importance of support and understanding.
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