Begin with art, because art tries to take us outside ourselves. It is a matter of trying to create an atmosphere and context so conversation can flow back and forth and we can be influenced by each other.

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A little less complaint and whining, and a little more dogged work and manly striving, would do us more credit than a thousand civil rights bills.

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Lord, make us mindful of the little things that grow and blossom in these days to make the world beautiful for us.

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I believe in Liberty for all men: the space to stretch their arms and their souls; the right to breathe and the right to vote, the freedom to choose their friends, enjoy the sunshine, and ride on the railroads, uncursed by color; thinking, dreaming, working as they will in a kingdom of beauty and love.

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The future woman must have a life work and economic independence. She must have the right of motherhood at her own discretion.

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Lord of the springtime, Father of flower, field and fruit, smile on us in these earnest days when the work is heavy and the toil wearisome; lift up our hearts, O God, to the things worthwhile-sunshine and night, the dripping rain, the song of the birds, books and music, and the voices of our friends. Lift up our hearts to these this night and grant us Thy peace. Amen.

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There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained.

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The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.

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Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.

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There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise

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