W. E. B. Du Bois

Sociology American 1868 – 1963 98 quotes

A prominent sociologist, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the NAACP, known for his concept of 'double consciousness' and studies of race in America.

Quotes by W. E. B. Du Bois

The power of the ballot is the only way to protect ourselves from the tyranny of the majority.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The world is not a place of peace, but a place of struggle.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The problem of the color-line is not a problem of the Negro, but a problem of the white man.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The truth is, the only way to get rid of a problem is to solve it.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The United States is a land of contradictions, a land of freedom and slavery, of democracy and oppression.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The Negro is a man, and as such, he has the right to be treated as a man.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The world is a world of change, and we must change with it.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The problem of the color-line is a problem of the world, not just a problem of the United States.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The truth is, we are all human beings, and we all have the same rights.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The world is a world of progress, and we must progress with it.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The problem of the color-line is a problem of justice, not just a problem of race.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The truth is, we are all connected, and we all have a responsibility to each other.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The world is a world of hope, and we must hope for a better future.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The problem of the color-line is a problem of humanity, not just a problem of a few people.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The truth is, we are all in this together, and we must work together to make the world a better place.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The world is a world of love, and we must love each other.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The problem of the color-line is a problem of the heart, not just a problem of the mind.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The truth is, we are all equal, and we all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903

The world is a world of beauty, and we must appreciate it.

The Souls of Black Folk 1903