Part 6: Building That Better World

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"Never underestimate the power of intrinsic values. They inspire every struggle for a better world."

George Monbiot

"You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful."

Marie Curie

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