“Never doubt that a small group of…” – Margaret Mead

Change & growth

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

– Often attributed to Margaret Mead

What does it mean?

You don't need millions of people to make a difference. Big changes in history usually start with a few people who care a lot.

Key vocabulary

committed: strongly loyal to a cause or goal
indeed: in fact; really

Who said it?

Margaret Mead: American cultural anthropologist (1901–1978).

These exact words are widely credited to Margaret Mead, but they don’t appear in their known work. They may be a later paraphrase or a misattribution.