"We would oppose the turning of the planet and refuse the setting of the sun."

Defiance, Power, Determination, Resistance

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"We would oppose the turning of the planet and refuse the setting of the sun."

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"You have what I can afford to give. You are a panhandler, begging for anything, and I am the man walking briskly by, tossing a quarter or so into your paper cup. I can afford to give you this. This does not break me."

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