Thomas JeffersonHow little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!
About This Quote
This quote is very true in today’s world. We are living in an age where progress seems to be the only thing anyone is willing to work for. But what is progress? Progress is when you are doing something, no matter how small or insignificant, that makes the world a better place. This may sound like an impossible task, but it’s possible if you see it in your mind.
A good example of someone who made the world a better place in the smallest way is Mother Teresa. She lived in a time when she was completely alone in her efforts to provide for others. She became famous by caring for the sick and dying in Kenya.
She did not have money to get them food or medicine so she accepted anyone who needed help, no matter how dirty or unkempt they may have looked. Today, her name is revered across the globe and people visit her grave with gratitude for helping them get on with their lives.
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