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Margaret Mead Quotes: I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.
         

I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.


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Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.



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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.



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Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.



Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.



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I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.



I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.



Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.



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A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.



Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.



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