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“It's not a coincidence that in the Scriptures, poverty is mentioned more than 2,100 times. It's not an accident. That's a lot of air time, 2,100 mentions.”

Quote by Bono

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Bono, full name Paul David Hewson, is an Irish singer, musician, and social activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band U2, which has achieved massive success globally since the 1980s. Bono is respected for his aggressive charity work and his commitment to addressing global issues. more

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