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“The way to healthy living is to shift from quantitative economic growth to quality of life, food, water and air - to shift from craving to contentment and from greed to gratitude”

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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