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It was not until we saw the picture of the earth, from the moon, that we realized how small and how helpless this planet is - something that we must hold in our arms and care for.
Margaret Mead
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Margaret Mead
Age: 76 †
Born: 1901
Born: December 16
Died: 1978
Died: November 15
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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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My grandmother wanted me to get a good education, so she kept me as far away from schools as possible.
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