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Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.

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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
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New Orleans
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