Stephen CoveyI must change in order to change the world. The only revolution with any permanent value takes part in the breast of the individual person.
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The revolutions for social justice are led by individuals who have the courage to challenge the status quo. These revolutions are led by people who have the courage to challenge the systems that oppress them, whether it is within their families, their communities, or their countries. The only revolution that has value is one that takes place in your own breast.
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