Quote by Richard Branson

I'm a lad of the '60s. I started a magazine to try and end the Vietnam war, but it was a number of years before I had the profile, the financial resources and the time to do more.

I'm a lad of the '60s. I started a magazine to try and end t

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This quote reflects the perspective of an individual who was actively involved in the activism and societal movements of the 1960s. Despite having the motivation to end the Vietnam war, the speaker initially lacked the necessary means, including profile, financial resources, and time, to effectively contribute towards their cause outside of starting a magazine. It highlights the limitations faced by individuals in advocating for change and the gradual process of obtaining the means to make a larger impact.

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