“That person is most cultivated who is able to put himself in the place of the greatest number of other persons.”
Quote by Jane Addams
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Jane Addams
Jane Addams, an American sociologist, was born on September 6, 1860, and died on May 21, 1935. She was a pioneer in the American social reform movement, known for her focus on the impoverished neighborhoods of Chicago's South Side. Addams was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and her work had a profound impact on improving social services and promoting social justice. more
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