Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Human beings do not carry civilization in their genes. All that we do carry in our genes are certain capacities- the capacity to learn to walk upright, to use our brains, to speak, to relate to our fellow men, to construct and use tools, to explore the universe, and to express that exploration in religion, in art, in science, in philosophy.

Margaret Mead's Popular Quotes

There is no evidence that suggests women are naturally better at caring for children... with the fact of child-bearing out of the centre of attention…

- Margaret Mead

Jealousy is not a barometer by which the depth of love can be read. It merely records the degree of the lover's insecurity.

- Margaret Mead

in all cultures, human beings - in order to be human - must understand the nonhuman.

- Margaret Mead

An ideal culture is one that makes a place for every human gift

- Margaret Mead

We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.

- Margaret Mead

For the human species to evolve, the conversation must deepen.

- Margaret Mead

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

- Margaret Mead

Earth Day is the first holy day...and is devoted to the harmony of nature... The celebration offends no historical calendar, yet it transcends them a…

- Margaret Mead

I don't consider my marriages as failures! It's idiotic to assume that because a marriage ends, it's failed.

- Margaret Mead