As you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others, and don’t think you are the most important being on earth. Rich or poor, you then can look anyone in the eye and say, ‘I’m probably no better than you, but I’m certainly your equal. —Harper Lee
“As you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others, and don’t think you are the most important being on earth. Rich or poor, you then can look anyone in the eye and say, ‘I’m probably no better than you, but I’m certainly your equal.”

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Susan Tenorio from Sac., Ca. FEBRUARY 24, 2023
So good, and true!
Dimakatso mabaleha from Botshabelo APRIL 19, 2016
OMG...IM ABOUT TO CRY
Bev from Public School MARCH 24, 2016
Valuable truth in the work place concerning the importance of developing the character qualities of integrity and humility.

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