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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"Often, in old age, the sisters become each other’s chosen and most happy companions. In addition to their shared memories of childhood and their relationship to each other’s children, they . . . carry the echoes of their mother’s voice."

- Margaret Mead

Love

"Having someone wonder where you are when you don't come home at night is a very old human need."

- Margaret Mead

Love

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead

Compassion

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For indeed, that's all who ever have."

- Margaret Mead

Compassion

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

- Margaret Mead

Self-awareness

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"When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world."

- Norman Vincent Peale

Change

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

- Anaïs Nin

Change

"Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Change

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes."

- William James

Change

"If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one."

- Dolly Parton

Change