Quote by Marian Wright Edelman
The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people.

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"To all those mothers and fathers who are struggling with teen-agers, I say, just be patient: even though it looks like you can't do anything right for a number of years, parents become popular again when kids reach 20."

- Marian Wright Edelman

Hope

"You really can change the world if you care enough."

- Marian Wright Edelman

Motivation

"The outside world told black kids when I was growing up that we weren't worth anything. But our parents said it wasn't so, and our churches and our schoolteachers said it wasn't so. They believed in us, and we, therefore, believed in ourselves."

- Marian Wright Edelman

Belief in Self

"If we don’t stand up for children, then we don’t stand for much."

- Marian Wright Edelman

Education

"Listening to children is the most basic way to respect their rights."

- Marian Wright Edelman

Education

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"Love your family, work super hard, live your passion."

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Family

"Christmas is a time for family, for being together, for creating memories that last a lifetime."

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"The best gift of all is the gift of family."

Family

"At Christmas, all roads lead home."

- Marjorie Holmes

Family

"Family is what makes this season so special."

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