Moral power is probably best when it is not used. ... -Andrew Young

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Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.

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Andrew Young is an American civil rights leader, politician, and clergyman. He played a prominent role in the civil rights movement alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Young served as the mayor of Atlanta and as a United States ambassador to the United Nations. He has been a lifelong advocate for social justice and equality, working to address racial and economic disparities. Young's contributions to the civil rights movement and his efforts in diplomacy have made him a respected figure in American history.

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