“Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. ”
“Freedom, morality, and the human dignity of the individual consists precisely in this; that he does good not because he is forced to do so, but because he freely conceives it, wants it, and loves it.
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“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm. As you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.”
This Quote Was Our Daily Quote On: 10/13/11 “Today we are faced with a challenge that calls for a shift in our thinking, so that humanity stops threatening its life-support system. We are called to assist the Earth to heal her wounds and in the process heal our own - indeed to embrace the whole of creation in all its diversity, beauty and wonder. Recognizing that sustainable development, democracy and peace are indivisible is an idea whose time has come.”
Wangari Maathai (1940-2011);
Founder Of The Green Belt Movement; First African Woman To Receive The Nobel Peace Prize.
This Quote Was Our Daily Quote On: 09/27/12 “You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.
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Vandana Shiva (born 1952);
Philosopher, Environmental Activist, Author