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“In spite of nuclear weapons, large numbers of American citizens feel totally insecure. And in spite of so much wealth, industry and technology, many Americans are living under deprivation and anxiety. So happiness is not in accumulation of material goods, it's in sharing and caring.”

Quote by Satish Kumar

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Satish Kumar is an accomplished magazine editor, born on August 9, 1936. He is renowned for his profound insights into sustainable development and environmental protection. more

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