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'People will always follow a good example; be the one to set a good example, then it won't be long before the others follow... How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment, we can start now, start slowly changing the world! How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make their contribution toward introducing justice straightaway... And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!

Anne Frank#21

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Leading by example inspires others, and anyone can contribute to justice and kindness immediately.
In plain terms
Set a good example and start helping others with kindness right now.
What can you take from it?
Lead by example and give what you can.

Where it applies

  • community
  • daily life
  • advocacy

Putting it to work

  • model good behavior
  • perform random acts of kindness
  • join local causes

Questions to consider

  • What example are you setting?
  • How can you contribute today?

Another view

Relying solely on individual kindness ignores systemic barriers to justice.

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