I have nothing against diamonds, or rubies or emeralds or sapphires. I do object when their acquisition is … - Edward Zwick

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I once sacrificed my life to keep my parents' promiise. This means nothing to you, because to you promises mean nothing. . . But later, she will forget her promise. She will forget she had a grandmother.

Edward Zwick

I have nothing against diamonds, or rubies or emeralds or sapphires. I do object when their acquisition is complicit in the debasement of children or the destruction of a country.

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