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The black fist is a meaningless symbol. when you open it, you have nothing but fingers - weak, empty fingers. the only time the black fist has significance is when there's money inside. there's where the power lies.
-Jesse Owens
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The Black Fist Is A Meaningless Symbol.

Jesse Owens
The black fist is a meaningless symbol. when you open it, you have nothing but fingers - weak, empty fingers. the only time the black fist has significance is when there's money inside. there's where the power lies.
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