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With silent sob that rends and tears-- Can God sob?
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “With silent sob that rends and tears-- Can God sob?”
Editor's note · Context
This poignant question reflects on the emotional capacity of the divine, exploring themes of empathy and sorrow.
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