Now they are learning that together they can change the world community by community, and nation by nation. As Margaret Mead said, Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. And these thoughtful activists are not just mothers, but everyone who has one, loves one, or hopes to be one some day. During recent visits to inner city Boys and Girls clubs, I have been struck and moved by the consensus among these troubled adolescents that their mothers were the most admired figures in their lives.
Mothers are central to their children, to their nations, to the world.
They are powerful, but they need our support. When asked by her children why there was no Children s Day, one mother used to answer, Every day is Children s Day. This weekend is a big one for mothers. But when it is over, let us not take mothers for granted again until next year. Thank you for your compassion, understanding and support.