It is the individual who can and does make a difference
even in this increasingly populous, complex world of ours.
The individual can
make things happen.
It is the individual who can bring a tear to my eye
and
then cause me to take pen in hand.
It is the individual who has acted or tried
to act
who will not only force a decision
but also have a hand in shaping it.
Whether acting in the legal, governmental, or private realm,
one concerned and
dedicated person can meaningful affect
what some consider an uncaring world.
So
give freely of yourself always to your family,
your friends, your community,
and your country.
The world will pay you back many times over.
Sandra Day O'Connor The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice
