"In today's world, human desires far supersede human needs. Waste, as you can see, is the result of that disparity."

Janvier Chouteu-Chando, Cameroonian Author

Society, Needs, Waste, Disparity, Consumer

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"In today's world, human desires far supersede human needs. Waste, as you can see, is the result of that disparity."

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"The overload of useless ceremonials and worship have crippled the whole nation. If you want to do good to your nation and yourself, then throw away your ancient ceremonials as far as possible."

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"We are equal by fault, but never equal in acceptance."

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"Grief, my friend, forces us to search our souls and find answers to issues that constrain us from becoming better human beings."

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"What is the purpose of wealth if it cannot serve an ideal that enhances humanity and betters the lives of the people, even if that means those we have never met before in our lives?"

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"In your selflessness pursuit of things higher than yourself, you appear selfish or inconsiderate to those who truly love you and who have cared deeply about you from the first day you came into their lives."

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