"As democracy modifies our conception of life, it constantly raises the value and function of each member of the community, however humble he may be."

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Source : Jane Addams (2016). “Democracy and Social Ethics”, p.87, Youcanprint

Jane Addams

#Humble Quotes #Community Quotes #Democracy Quotes

“I think team sports probably teach you more about giving - about being unselfish and being flexible.”
“Thus, for followers of Christ, calling neutralizes the fundamental position of choice in modern life. â€œI have chosen you,â€ Jesus said, â€œyou have not chosen me.â€ We are not our own; we have been bought with a price. We have no rights, only responsibilities. Following Christ is not our initiative, merely our response, in obedience. Nothing works better to debunk the pretensions of choice than a conviction of calling. Once we have been called, we literally â€œhave no choice.”
“I think it's becoming more commonplace, not just for sportsmen, but for all guys to take care of themselves. You can see in the marketplace that's the case as well, with more male products out there all the time.”
“We all need someone who understands.”
“If you really want to do it, you do it. There are no excuses.”
“What's that sound I hear? It's just my lifetime It's whistling past my ear”
“The best way to stop girls achieving anything is to force them to achieve everything.”

Source : Laurie Penny (2014). “Unspeakable Things: Sex, Lies and Revolution”, p.55, A&C Black
“Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.”

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