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There are forces all around you who wish to exploit division, rob you of your freedom, and tell you what to think.
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"There are forces all around you who wish to exploit division, rob you of your freedom, and tell you what to think. But young folks can rekindle the weary spirit of a slumbering nation"

- Wynton Marsalis

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This quote by Wynton Marsalis is a call to action for young people to stand up against those who want to manage and manipulate them. He is alerting that there are forces in the world that want to divide individuals, eliminate their freedom, and determine their ideas. He believes that young people have the power to fight back against these forces and to restore the spirit of a nation that has actually become complacent. He is motivating young people to take a stand and to eliminate for their rights and freedoms. He believes that young people have the potential to make a difference and to produce a better future on their own and for their country.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wynton Marsalis somewhere between October 18, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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