"True character arises from a
deeper well than religion. It is the internalization of moral principles of a
society, augmented by those tenets personally chosen by the individual, strong
enough to endure through trials of solitude and adversity. The principles are
fitted together into what we call integrity, literally the integrated self,
wherein personal decisions feel good and true. Character is in turn the
enduring source of virtue. It stands by itself and excites admiration in
others." — Edward O. Wilson, Harvard Professor/Pulitzer Prize Winner
Author
“We make progress in society only if we stop cursing and complaining about its shortcomings and have the courage to do something about them.” ~ Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Physician/Author Pictured here is Kikuko Shinjo, 89 years old, a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb blast. As a 17-year old nursing student she helped nurse victims of the carnage back to health. Many of them died in her care. She says she holds no grudge against America and encourages interaction between the Japanese and Americans. She has devoted her life to peace, saying, “I want all the people around the world to be friends, and I want to make my country peaceful without fighting.” Today she makes colorful paper cranes and donates them to the Children’s Peace Monument at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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