“A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.”
Ralph Nader (1934) American consumer rights activist and corporate critic
“20 years on I'm not that interested in charity. I'm interested in justice. There's a difference. Africa needs justice as much as it needs charity.
Equality for Africa is a big idea. It's a big expensive idea.”
— Bono
PENN Address (2004)
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“Spreading the idea of freedom is a big job — it needs your help.”
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