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I have about concluded that wealth is a state of mind, and that anyone can acquire a wealthy state of mind by thinking rich thoughts.

Andrew Young

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Andrew Young
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: March 12
Diplomat
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Former Mayor Of Atlanta
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
Politician
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New Orleans
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My hope for my children must be that they respond to the still, small voice of God in their own hearts.
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I was raised that way: don't get mad, get smart.
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