It Is Hard To Feel Individually Responsible

Perhaps The Most Striking Feature Of The [nonprofit] Sector Is Its Relative Freedom From Constraints And Its Resulting Pluralism.

The [nonprofit] Sector Is The Natural Home Of Nonmajoritarian Impulses, Movements And Values. It Comfortably Harbors Innovators, Maverick Movements, Groups Which Feel They Must Fight For Their Place In The Sun, And Critics Of Both Liberal Conservative Persuasion.

One Exemplary Act May Affect One Life, Or Even Millions Of Lives. All Those Who Set Standards For Themselves, Who Strengthen The Bonds Of Community, Who Do Their Work Creditably And Accept Individual Responsibility, Are Building The Common Future.

Creativity Requires The Freedom To Consider Unthinkable Alternatives, To Doubt The Worth Of Cherished Practices.

Storybook Happiness Involves Every Form Of Pleasant Thumb-twiddling; True Happiness Involves The Full Use Of One's Powers And Talents.