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Margaret Mead Quotes: We — mankind — stand at the center of an evolutionary crisis, with a new evolutionary device — our consciousness of the crisis — as our unique contribution.
         

We — mankind — stand at the center of an evolutionary crisis, with a new evolutionary device — our consciousness of the crisis — as our unique contribution.


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

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



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

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



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

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.



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

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.



A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

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.



Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.





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What do you do when you get out of the military, you stop serving? There are 26 presidents who served in the military. More than half of our presidents... that means that you stop being an American?

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With patience bear what pains you have deserved, Grieve, if you will, over what's unmerited.

With patience bear what pains you have deserved, Grieve, if you will, over what's unmerited.



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