Citizenship Quote by Helen Keller

“When one comes to think of it, there are no such things as divine, immutable, or inalienable rights. Rights are things we get when we are strong enough to make good our claim on them.” quote by Helen Keller — Download Open image

“When one comes to think of it, there are no such things as divine, immutable, or inalienable rights. Rights are things we get when we are strong enough to make good our claim on them.”

Helen Keller

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Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

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I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

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