On the record
Lastly, among such conditions of life there are few incentives to make the laborer become a better farmer.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Lastly, among such conditions of life there are few incentives to make the laborer become a better farmer.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects on the lack of motivation for laborers to improve their farming skills due to their living conditions.
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