Monday, September 5, 2011

Being "special"



"I am unique. There is only one of me."

In this morning's paper, the slogan is seen in a picture of a classroom poster that accompanies a story about Richmond's public schools opening tomorrow.

It is, of course, true. But it's so trite as to be meaningless.

The quote is from Margaret Mead (1901-1978), the famed cultural anthropologist. But there's more to it.

"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else."

The full Mead quote appeared in the same newspaper that published the back-to-school image this morning.

It appeared just three days ago.

Does self-esteem know no boundaries?

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