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Mary McLeod Bethune

We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.

Mary McLeod Bethune

Courage

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Young people have great energy and ability that can be used to improve society. To do this, we need to be brave enough to rethink and update traditional ways of thinking and acting.

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