Margaret Mead says she can’t separate what she believes as a person from what she believes as an anthropologist. And she believes humans beings, as part of a greater biological whole, have a responsibility to everyone else on the planet.
Even in the face of possible nuclear war, Nobel Prize-winning writer Pearl S. Buck finds her faith in humanity to be stronger than ever, and believes that cooperation can solve the world’s problems.
Nobel Prize–winning chemist Roald Hoffmann believes the middle is a good place to be. It reminds the Cornell professor of the choices we can make in life and helps him see the possibility for change.
I believe if I care and if I am compassionate with elderly people, I can change their attitudes and make their lives a lot easier in the nursing home. Some older people that live in a nursing home have changes...
Glasses, ping tales, bushy eye brows, and huge baggy jeans. I was “four eyes”. I was “anorexic”. I was “bulimic”. I was the elementary and middle school girl who wished she had straight hair, a thicker body, and perfect eye...
I believe in lighting a candle instead of cursing the darkness. This quirky little saying means the world to me specifically because of where it came from. This is something commonly heard at America’s Camp, a summer camp for children...
I believe in doing at least two good deeds a day. I yearn to help those that look like they might need a little support. Sometimes I just go up to the quiet person in the room all alone and...
A few weeks ago, I had a very special opportunity. I was at the team leader and morale committee retreat for the University of Louisville’s raiseRED. At this retreat, I was able to meet a sweet girl named Anna who...
When giving help to someone in need, they are being given strong encouragement. Showing compassion and giving kindness can really uplift a person when they’re experiencing a rough time. It shows a sense of “faith” and an “I believe in...
