I believe in Liberty for all men: the space to stretch their arms and …

W. E. B. Du Bois
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I believe in Liberty for all men: the space to stretch their arms and their souls; the right to breathe and the right to vote, the freedom to choose their friends, enjoy the sunshine, and ride on the railroads, uncursed by color; thinking, dreaming, working as they will in a kingdom of beauty and love. ✨ W. E. B. Du Bois (2010). Darkwater: The Givens Collection, p.31, Simon and Schuster
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