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“Unlike solidarity, which is horizontal and takes place between equals, charity is top-down, humiliating those who receive it and never challenging the implicit power relations.”

Quote by Eduardo Galeano

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Eduardo Galeano
Eduardo Galeano

Eduardo Galeano was a Uruguayan journalist, writer, and intellectual, renowned for his insightful exploration of Latin American history, politics, and culture. His work as a journalist and his influential books have made him a significant figure in Latin American literature. more

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