Quote by Wangari Maathai

I don't really know why I care so much. I just have something inside me that tells me that there is a problem, and I have got to do something about it. I think that is what I would call the God in me.

I don't really know why I care so much. I just have somethin

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This quote reflects the speaker's introspection on their strong sense of concern and willingness to take action, even without a logical explanation. They attribute this inner drive to a divine presence within them, referring to it as the "God in me." It implies a belief that their empathetic and compassionate nature stems from a higher power, guiding them to address issues they perceive as problematic, regardless of logical reasoning.

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