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“We'll learn fear might not mean 'stop'; personally, I've come to believe fear usually means 'go.' It always means listen closely.”

Quote by Frances Moore Lappé

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Frances Moore Lappé

Frances Moore Lappé is an American author and social activist known for her research on food, agriculture, and global justice. Her book 'Diet for a Small Planet' was first published in 1971 and had a profound impact on the food movement. more

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