Achieve Quote by Peter Singer

“Remember that not everyone is as strong as you are. Be mindful of human weakness, and of the fact that it may be more important, in the long run, to get many people taking steps in the right direction than to have fewer achieving the ideal.”

Peter Singer

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Achieve Facts Fewer Humans Ideals Important Long Long run Long runs May People Remember Right direction Running Steps Steps in the right direction Strong Vegan Weakness

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