Quote by Ida B. Wells

The mob spirit has grown with the increasing intelligence of the Afro-American.

The mob spirit has grown with the increasing intelligence of

Summary

This quote suggests that as the intelligence of the Afro-American population has increased, so has their collective sense of camaraderie and togetherness. The phrase "mob spirit" implies a unity among individuals, a sense of community and shared goals. It implies that as black people have become more educated and aware, they have also developed a stronger bond and a greater desire to work together towards common objectives as a group.

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By Ida B. Wells

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