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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.

Andrew Young

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Andrew Young
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: March 12
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Former Mayor Of Atlanta
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New Orleans
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