"Great social transformations-the end of slavery, the women's and civil rights movements, the end of colonial rule, the birth of environmentalism-all began with public awareness and engagement. Our political leaders followed rather than led-it was scientists, engineers, churchgoers, and young people who truly led the way."
"When possible, travel. There is no substitute for seeing extreme poverty, or deforestation, or the destructive forces of nature in New Orleans, to understand our generation's true challenges. There is no substitute for meeting and engaging with people across cultures, religions, and regions to realize that we are all together."
-Dr. Jeffrey Sachs
