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But beyond all this must come the Spirit--the Will to Human Brotherhood of all Colors, Races, and Creeds; the Wanting of the Wants of All.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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This quote reflects Du Bois's vision of universal human solidarity across different races and cultures.
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