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" Poverty and lack of knowledge must be challenged. "

Russell Simmons

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" I go to yoga every day. I meditate every morning. "

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" If you run a corporation, your job is to maximize the return on investment for your investors. Good for you. But by the same token, we have to remember that corporations have no compassion. That's why legislation and regulations are necessary. "

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" American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians. "

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" I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference. "

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" I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet. "

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" Young people, when they're left alone, always want to have compassion, and they always want to give. They always want to help people who are less fortunate. "

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