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I would define morality as enlightened self-interest...That old Platonic ideal that there are certain pure moral forms just isn't where we are.

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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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