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Truly productive capitalism is a prisoner of the banks, which are at the summit of global power.

— José Mujica Civilization Against Freedom, 2013 Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 68th Session, in New York City (2013)

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Our civilization has mounted a deceitful challenge, and as we go on it is not possible for everyone to achieve that goal.

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We have finally learned that intelligence must be at the helm, guiding the ship to port.

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