The semimetaphysical problems of the individual and society, of egoism and altruism, of freedom and determinism, either disappear or remain in the form of different phases in the organization of a consciousness that is fundamentally social. Margaret Mead More Quotes by Margaret Mead More Quotes From Margaret Mead Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead inspirational friendship life Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. Margaret Mead education teacher children Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals. Margaret Mead passion freedom government Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead inspiring inspirational funny No country that permits firearms to be widely and randomly distributed among its population - especially firearms that are capable of wounding and killing human beings - can expect to escape violence, and a great deal of violence. Margaret Mead escaping population country For the human species to evolve, the conversation must deepen. Margaret Mead evolve humans conversation To demand that another love what one loves is tyranny enough, but to demand that another hate what one hates, is even worse. Margaret Mead demand hate love-is I learned the value of hard work by working hard. Margaret Mead determination uplifting work We grow up never questioning that which is unquestioned around us. Margaret Mead questioning growing-up grows What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things. Margaret Mead confusion life commitment The most intractable problem today is not pollution or technology or war; but the lack of belief that the future is very much in the hands of the individual. Margaret Mead technology war hands There is no hierarchy of values by which one culture has the right to insist on all its own values and deny those of another. Margaret Mead self-control arrogance culture The solution to adult problems tomorrow depends on large measure upon how our children grow up today. Margaret Mead growing-up adults children Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being. Margaret Mead grandchildren grandmother grandma We — mankind — stand at the center of an evolutionary crisis, with a new evolutionary device — our consciousness of the crisis — as our unique contribution. Margaret Mead crisis consciousness unique Once any group in society stands in a relatively deprived position in relation to other groups, it is genuinely deprived. Margaret Mead discrimination poverty groups A woman, even a brilliant woman, must have two qualities in order to fulfill her promise: more energy than mere mortals, and the ability to outwit her culture. Margaret Mead two order promise Whatever advantages may have arisen, in the past, out of the existence of a specially favored and highly privileged aristocracy, it is clear to me that today no argument can stand that supports unequal opportunity or any intrinsic disqualification for sharing in the whole of life. Margaret Mead equality opportunity past ...recognize and respect Earth's beautiful systems of balance, between the presence of animals on land, the fish in the sea, birds in the air, mankind, water, air, and land. Most importantly there must always be awareness of the actions by people that can disturb this precious balance. Margaret Mead respect animal beautiful Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world. Margaret Mead underestimate groups world
