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“I had heard so much negative talk about our generation, that we're slackers and young fogies, that I knew wasn't true of the people I know.”

Quote by Eric Liu

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Eric Liu is a prominent writer and public intellectual, born in 1968. He has made substantial contributions to the fields of politics, culture, and social commentary. Liu's work often centers on the intersection of identity, community, and public service. more

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