Never ever depend on governments or institutions to solve any major problems. All social change comes from the passion of individuals.
MARGARET MEADNever ever depend on governments or institutions to solve any major problems. All social change comes from the passion of individuals.
MARGARET MEADWe are at a point in history where a proper attention to space, and especially near space, may be absolutely crucial in bringing the world together.
MARGARET MEADBe who you really are, do what you want to do, in order to have what you really want.
MARGARET MEADI suddenly realized that through no act of my own I had become biologically related to a new human being.
MARGARET MEADWe have nowhere else to go, this is all we have.
MARGARET MEADThe ability to learn is older as it is also more widespread than is the ability to teach.
MARGARET MEADWhat the world needs is not romantic lovers who are sufficient unto themselves, but husbands and wives who live in communities, relate to other people, carry on useful work and willingly give time and attention to their children.
MARGARET MEADSister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.
MARGARET MEADWe must have a place where children can have a whole group of adults they can trust.
MARGARET MEADLife in the twentieth century is like a parachute jump: you have to get it right the first time.
MARGARET MEADGrandparents are given a second chance to enjoy parenthood with fewer of its tribulations and anxieties.
MARGARET MEADThe anonymity of the city is one of its strengths as well as – carried too far – one of its weaknesses.
MARGARET MEADBlackberry winter, the time when the hoarforst lies on the blackberry blossoms; without this frost the berries will not set. It is the forerunner of a rich harvest.
MARGARET MEADIt may be necessary temporarily to accept a lesser evil, but one must never label a necessary evil as good.
MARGARET MEADOnce any group in society stands in a relatively deprived position in relation to other groups, it is genuinely deprived.
MARGARET MEADHuman nature is almost unbelievably malleable, responding accurately and contrastingly to contrasting cultural conditions.
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