The future which we hold in trust for our own children will be shaped by our fairness to other people's children.

Marian Wright Edelman
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  2. You really can change the world if you care enough.

  3. You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.

  4. Never work just for money or for power. They won't save your soul or help you sleep at night.

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