Sheri S. TepperThey will set aside what they have believed about the world, divesting themselves of all preconceptions, all judgments.... They will do it, then they will send their minds out to seek the truth.
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If we want to change the world we must go beyond our own beliefs and approach the situation with an open mind and a willingness to accept new ideas. This quote is from: The New York Times The above quote is from: http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/2005/03/nelson-mandela-his-message-speaking-about-the-unspeakable
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