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The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will lo
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"The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are"

- Robert Fulghum

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This quote by Robert Fulghum speaks with the need for individuals to act and make a difference worldwide. It is not enough to simply observe the world and its issues from a distance. We must be willing to utilize our resources and our positions to make a positive modification. The world requires people who are willing to put in the effort to make it a better location. We must be willing to utilize our abilities, understanding, and resources to make a distinction. We must be willing to take threats and make sacrifices in order to produce a better world. We must be willing to like the world enough to alter it. Just then can we really make a difference.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Fulghum somewhere between June 4, 1937 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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