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It is not enough to show people how to live better: there is a mandate for any group with enormous powers of communicati
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"It is not enough to show people how to live better: there is a mandate for any group with enormous powers of communication to show people how to be better"

- Marya Mannes

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This quote by Marya Mannes speaks with the power of communication and the duty of those with access to it. It suggests that just offering individuals with info on how to live much better is not enough; those with the ability to interact need to likewise show individuals how to be better. This could suggest mentor individuals how to be kinder, more understanding, and more compassionate. It might also imply teaching individuals how to be more accountable, more truthful, and more respectful. Ultimately, Mannes is suggesting that those with the power of communication have a responsibility to use it to assist individuals become better variations of themselves.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marya Mannes between November 14, 1904 and September 13, 1990. She was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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