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Violence is not more efficient than non-violence.

Andrew Young

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Andrew Young
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: March 12
Diplomat
Film Producer
Former Mayor Of Atlanta
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
Politician
Writer
New Orleans
Louisiana
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We think it is complicated to change the world. Change comes little by little. Nothing worthwhile can happen in one generation.
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