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They do not want equality because the thrill of their happiness comes from having things that others have not.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “They do not want equality because the thrill of their happiness comes from having things that others have not.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement discusses the reluctance of some individuals to embrace equality due to their desire for exclusivity.
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