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I stand on the sidewalk watching it because the responsibility is mine and I must, I take a very firm hold on the handle
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"I stand on the sidewalk watching it because the responsibility is mine and I must, I take a very firm hold on the handles of the baby carriage and I wheel it into the traffic"

- Grace Abbott

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The quote by Grace Abbott talks with the significance of duty and also taking ownership of one's activities. The speaker is basing on the sidewalk, enjoying a baby carriage, and also they acknowledge that the duty of looking after the child carriage is theirs. They take a strong hold on the manages of the infant carriage as well as wheel it right into the website traffic, showing that they are willing to tackle the duty and do what requires to be done. This quote speaks to the importance of taking obligation for one's activities and agreeing to do what requires to be done, even if it is tough. It is a pointer that we all have a duty to care for ourselves and those around us, and that we should want to handle the difficulty of doing what is right.

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Grace Abbott This quote is written / told by Grace Abbott between November 17, 1878 and June 19, 1939. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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