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Women have plans for themselves, for their children, about their home, the meals. They have a Vision. A man wants to enjoy himself.

Muhammad Yunus

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Muhammad Yunus
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: June 28
Banker
Economist
Entrepreneur
University Teacher
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Enjoy
Women
Home
Children
Meals
Men
Plans
Poverty
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