One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude

One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society. – Frances OGrady

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If you say, Im for equal pay, thats a reform. But if you say. Im a feminist, thats a transformation of society. – Gloria Steinem

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Every society honors its live conformists and its dead troublemakers. – Mignon McLaughlin

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Cockroaches and socialites are the only things that can stay up all night and eat anything. – Herb Caen

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If it were proved to me that in making war, my ideal had a chance of being realized, I would still say “no” to war. For one does not create a human society on mounds of corpses. – Louis Lecoin

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