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“I could be really sad and I start to cry; I feel alive then. I could be at a concert and I throw my hands up in the air and I feel elation; I feel alive then.”

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Michael Franti

Michael Franti, born on April 21, 1966, is an American poet, musician, and social activist. His poetry and music are known for their positive messages, advocacy for social justice, and equality, resonating with a wide audience. more

“I've been in those relationships. You go through years of your life and at a certain point you wake up and you go, god, what am I doing here? What have I spent the last three years doing? Part of it is learning, this process you've gotta go through. You have to recognize the point at which you're not learning anymore, and be able to let it go.”

Years Able Lasts Certain Three Process Wake Up Three Years Let It Go Through The Years

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“Whenever people go out of their way to help other people - there's power and beauty in our diversity.”

People Way Helping Diversity Helping Others

Author:Michael Franti

“I understand why political leaders in the beginning want to be cheerleaders to generate optimism. But to admit that they didn't understand the depths of the problem afterwards, I found a little bit surprising.”

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Author:Joseph Stiglitz

“The recovery of the banks is what happens when you reduce competition, lend money to them at zero interest rates, allow them to gamble. That particular style of restoration actually inhibits the economic recovery.”

Happens Interest Economic Style Particular Competition Rate Recovery Zero Restoration Gamble Interest Rate Economic Recovery

Author:Joseph Stiglitz

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