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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.
by Margaret Mead Found in Ambition Quotes, Conviction Quotes, Politics / government Quotes, Willpower Quotes,
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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Democracy is the art of running the circus from the monkey cage.
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It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.
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The men who succeed are the efficient few. They are the few who have the ambition and will power to develop themselves.
