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“These are the things of which men think, who live: of their own selves and the dwelling place of their fathers; of their neighbors; of work and service; of rule and reason and women and children; of Beauty and Death and War.” quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
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“These are the things of which men think, who live: of their own selves and the dwelling place of their fathers; of their neighbors; of work and service; of rule and reason and women and children; of Beauty and Death and War.”

W. E. B. Du Bois

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human concerns span self, family, community, work, governance, gender, beauty, mortality, and conflict.

In simple terms: People think about many life aspects.

Key Takeaway

Balance personal and collective responsibilities.

Themes

identity community society gender beauty conflict

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • family decisions
  • political activism
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

philosophy social theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which aspect dominates your thoughts?
  • How to integrate diverse concerns?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on one area can neglect others.

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