Accepting Quote by Graciela Chichilnisky

“The "can do" logic, by its own nature, does not accept limits. And an empire does not have a graceful way to evolve out of this role. History demonstrates this time and again.”

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Accepting Can do Doe Empires Evolve History Limits Logic Nature Roles Way

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