If achieving world peace and ending poverty were really genuine concerns to the majority, then they would have happened — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
If achieving world peace and ending poverty were really genuine concerns to the majority, then they would have happened — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
If achieving world peace and ending poverty were really genuine concerns to the majority, then they would have happened — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
If achieving world peace and ending poverty were really genuine concerns to the majority, then they would have happened — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
If achieving world peace and ending poverty were really genuine concerns to the majority, then they would have happened — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
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If achieving world peace and ending poverty were really genuine concerns to the majority, then they would have happened already by now. So, either people are not aware of their collective power, or their fears overpower their desires. The amount of money spent on the military-industrial complex in one year is more than enough to end hunger in Africa. Every problem on earth today has more than one solution. However, priorities are determined by values.

— Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
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