"Oppression costs the oppressor too much if the……" — W. E. B. Du Bois

"Oppression costs the oppressor too much if the oppressed stands up and protests. The protest need not be merely physical-the throwing of stones and bullets-if it is mental, spiritual; if it expresses itself in silent, persistent dissatisfaction, the cost to the oppressor is terrific."

W. E. B. Du Bois

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