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There are simply more young people than there ever were. You get this feeling of strength. Also, large numbers can be a

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"There are simply more young people than there ever were. You get this feeling of strength. Also, large numbers can be a drawback, making it difficult to lose one's anonymity"

- John Knowles

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This quote is written / told by John Knowles between September 16, 1926 and November 29, 2001. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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