Prosperity has brought complications. Our lives are busier, faster, more stressful. They're nostalgic for a simpler, slower time. - Matt Ridley - Quotesmemo.com

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If my goal is to change Colombia, which it is because I really think Columbia has to change in many, many ways - I think it has to be a very profound, nearly spiritual maturing process in the Colombian society because I think you have to first be aware of what's happening and it's not easy because many people don't want to see what's happening.

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Matt Ridley

Prosperity has brought complications. Our lives are busier, faster, more stressful. They're nostalgic for a simpler, slower time.

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