W. E. B. Du Bois Quotes

If there is anybody in this land who thoroughly believes that the meek shall inherit the earth they have not often let their presence be known.

W. E. B. Du Bois

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 23, 1868 - August 27, 1963

Topics

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Only World War II, which mobilized 10 million draftees, could by any stretch of the imagination be called a people's war.

John Gregory Dunne

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You may feel that Peter Martins' 'Beauty' is too compressed and inexpressive, but it's loyal to the text.

Robert Gottlieb

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The more we allow Republicans to concentrate the lion's share of wealth in the hands of a few, the more power these wealthy few will have. And they will use this power to continue rewriting the rules of both our economy and our political system in their favor.

Tom Steyer

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You can be first, and then in six games, you can be 12th. The results can just flip, and everybody can forget.

Riyad Mahrez

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If there is a thread that unites all of our work, whether it's in Iowa or whether it's in Maryland or whether it's among our young men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, I believe that it's the thread of human dignity.

Martin O'Malley

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People are good at figuring out what's attractive, and computers are good at quickly searching and finding. You put them together, and bang!

Luis von Ahn

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Poker is just a hobby I'm passionate about. It's not supposed to bring glory.

Jason Alexander

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No, it's not comfortable; I hate watching myself. You don't like when you hear your voice on your voicemail; imagine having to see yourself 30 feet wide and 30 feet big.

Don Cheadle

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Asian cultures... place great value on avoiding open expression of disagreement and conflict because they emphasize harmony.

Deborah Tannen

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I've had a lot of people tell me they wish I were their principal.

Chi McBride

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I played a funeral convention once. York Casket Company pays well, in case anyone's wondering!

Chris Young

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I am not anti-media at all. But the media, the news anywhere in the world, is based on drama.

Peter Jackson

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