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| Elizabeth Cady Stanton |
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| Amy Carmichael |
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| Eugene V Debs |
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| Marie Curie |
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| Paul Robeson |
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| Marianne Pearl |
Have you visited the library of late? We have a new display up this month that is very fitting with our inspiration post for Women's History. The idea of thinking about those who inspire us had me thinking of all of the people who have changed our world, both past and present, by being exactly who they are, fighting for people who don't have a voice, challenging the status quo for the better of everyone, and surviving unthinkable tragedies standing stronger on the other side. It is so very easy to get caught up in one's own life and the busyness of our everyday. So easy. Yet there is so much that we as individuals can do. Now, I am sure that many of you, as you read this, are shaking your heads or wondering, doubting whether this is true. It is. Big or small, any action, any step makes a difference. Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." When I think of people who have made a difference in the world, my mind goes to great people such as Mahatma Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and the like. And yet, those people were once individuals like you or I who kept speaking out for what they believed in, for what mattered. They became great because they did not change. Despite challenges or resistance, they did not move from their cause, and their cause was always that of helping someone who needed help. There are so many people out there who have done great things that are worth knowing about. Stop by our display and we'll introduce you to some stories of amazing survival, perseverance, revolution, motivation, and inspiration. Here are a few of our favorites. If you don't know their story yet, come see us and we'll introduce you.
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