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Quote by Alexis Carrel
The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possi

The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed. – Alexis Carrel

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Science has to be understood in its broadest sense, as a method for comprehending all observable reality, and not merely as an instrument for acquiring specialized knowledge. – Alexis Carrel

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Society therefore is an ancient as the world. – Voltaire

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There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak. – Charles R. Swindoll

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