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When we define democracy now it must still be as a thing hoped for but not seen.
Pearl S. Buck
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Pearl S. Buck
Age: 80 †
Born: 1892
Born: June 26
Died: 1973
Died: March 6
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Human Rights Activist
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Hillsboro
Oregon
Pearl Buck
Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
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John Sedges
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To know what one can have and to do with it, being prepared for no more, is the basis of equilibrium.
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starvation is a shame and disgrace to the world and totally unnecessary in modern times.
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