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" Benevolence is weak. Self-interest is strong. The constant will to get rid of poverty is the commitment to reshape modern institutions until they accomplish what benevolence would accomplish if it were strong enough. "

A Vision of a World without Poverty or Economic Insecurity

By Howard Richards
Professor, Peace and Global Studies Department, Earlham College

“Recall the face of the poorest and weakest man you have seen and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain by it?”*(1)

--- M.K. Gandhi
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Date: 2004-02-17 11:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] avad.livejournal.com
I'll look into it, much thanks! Probably over my head as well but worth a shot, eh?:)

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