our time to be great

"sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. you can be that great generation. millions of people in the world's poorest countries are trapped in the prison of poverty. it is time to set them free. poverty is not natural, it is man made and can be overcome by the action of human beings.... do not look the other way. do not hesitate. recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. act with courage and zeal. let us work to make poverty history this year. and then we can all stand with our heads held high." -- nelson mandela

"we have the opportunity to do something that will be remembered for a long time after we're gone. in the '60's and '70's, others fought for civil rights. in the '80's and '90's, people fought against arpetheid and pulled back the iron curtain. this is our generations moment. we want to end extreme poverty in our lifetime. a child dying from a lack of food or a mosquito bite at the start of the 21st century will one day in the future appear utterly ridiculous." -- bono

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