You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. —Jane Goodall
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Jane Goodall Primatologist, Ethologist, Anthropologist, United Nations Messenger of Peace

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Darlene from Ftpayne Alabama  DECEMBER 19, 2018
Love it
Anonymous OCTOBER 5, 2016
this is my life motto everyone has a purpose in life , what's yours?
Holly from New Smyrna Beach APRIL 22, 2016
What goes around comes around so loads of kindness will always be a good start.
Anonymous APRIL 22, 2016
can be a scary thought-
Mary from Florida APRIL 21, 2016
We think the difference needs to be big, but sometimes it is one person who feels the ripple
Laura from Wisconsin APRIL 21, 2016
I will share this quote with my friends tonight. Thanks.
Anonymous APRIL 21, 2016
Great idea of celebrating birthday this way.
Belinda from Connecticut APRIL 21, 2016
What a great reminder to live more consciously so we can create more of what we do want and less of what we don't...for ourselves and those around us.
Roberto from Fajardo, Puerto Rico! APRIL 21, 2016
Everyone can make the difference! Just start!

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