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I made a list of people who needed just a little bit of money. And when the list was complete, there were 42 names.
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"I made a list of people who needed just a little bit of money. And when the list was complete, there were 42 names. The total amount of money they needed was $27. I was shocked"

- Muhammad Yunus

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Muhammad Yunus's quote speaks with the power of small amounts of cash to make a distinction in individuals's lives. He was shocked to discover that the overall quantity of money needed by the 42 individuals on his list was just $27. This talks to the truth that even little quantities of money can have a huge influence on individuals's lives. It likewise speaks to the power of cumulative action, as the amount of the private requirements of the 42 individuals was much higher than the sum of their individual needs. This quote serves as a tip that even little amounts of money can make a big distinction in people's lives, which cumulative action can be an effective tool for making a difference.

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This quote is written / told by Muhammad Yunus somewhere between June 28, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Economist. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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