Quotes: Haruki Murakami

"Maybe working on the little things as dutifully and honestly as we can is how we stay sane when the world is falling apart."

–– Haruki Murakami (b.1949), Japanese writer 

via: Sketchbook U 21, 2025, p. 12.

Quotes: Lincoln Alexander

"It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow." 

–– Lincoln Alexander (1922-2012), Canadian politician

Women's quotes: Indira Gandhi

"People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights." 

–– Indira Gandhi (1917-1984), Indian politician and former Prime Minister of India