I believe it is the duty of each of us to act as if the fate of the world depended on him. Admittedly, one man by himself cannot do the job. However, one man can make a difference. We must live for the future of the human race, and not for our own comfort or success. Hyman G. Rickover
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This quote is a great example of putting others before ourselves. By doing so, you can improve the world around you. We are all part of the human race, and it is our duty to help each other. By doing so, we can create a better world for ourselves and the generations to come.

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