353 Quotes by Margaret Mead

I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.

There is no reason to think a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens cannot change the world; Indeed, that's the only thing that ever has.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Humanity . . . lies in man's capacity to question the known and imagine the unknown.

It was not until we saw the picture of the earth, from the moon, that we realized how small and how helpless this planet is - something that we must hold in our arms and care for.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Parents feel like immigrants in the country of the young.

Love is the invention of a few high cultures ... it is cultural artifact. To make love the requirement of a lifelong marriage is exceedingly difficult, and only a few people can achieve it. I don't believe in setting universal standards that a large proportion of people can't reach.

Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.