Margaret Mead.

I can't claim to know much about Margaret Mead. I believe she was an American cultural philanthropist who specialized in writing literature that embraced women's rights and the exploration of foreign culture. But all I really know is that Margaret Mead has said some things that have served to provide great inspiration for my life. 

Since it's Friday and you've probably had a long work week, I just want this blog post to be refreshing, encouraging and empowering. Margaret Mead's words have the ability to accomplish that very goal. With that, I've listed some of my favorite quotes made by this very special woman:

:: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ::

::  I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings. ::

:: Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance. ::

:: As the traveler who has once been from home is wiser than he who has never left his own doorstep, so a knowledge of one culture should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more steadily, to appreciate more lovingly, OUR OWN. ::

Rachel

(Originally posted on Friday, January 9, 2009.)