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Kofi Annan Diplomat, Politician
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"Education is the great equalizer of our time. It gives hope to the hopeless and creates chances for those without."

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Adam Smith Philosopher, Economist
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"That the chance of gain is naturally over-valued, we may learn from the universal success of lotteries."

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Bill Murray Actor, Comedian
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"When the phone started ringing too many times, I had to take it back to what I can handle. I take my chances on a job or a person as opposed to a situation. I don't like to have a situation placed over my head."

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Bob Marley Musician, Singer-Songwriter
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"Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner, there ain't no hiding place from the Father of Creation."

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Nhat Hanh Zen Master, Author
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"When we have peace, then we have a chance to save the planet. But if we are not united in peace, if we do not practice mindful consumption, we cannot save our planet."

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Frank Herbert Science Fiction Writer
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"Chance is the nature of our universe. [...] madness represents a chaotic reservoir of surprises. Some surprises can be valuable."

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