Persuasive Essay On Diversity

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"I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. “ Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result, make a different choice. Are you using your gift or keeping them hidden from the world? These words spoken by Edward Everett Hale sounds simple but is powered by a force to be reckoned with. Do you ever find yourself wondering what your purpose in life is? I have come to tell you that we all possess gifts that are unique to each of us. We have the capability to make a difference in the world through these talents that we are blessed with. In the words of Rotarian President Ravi Ravindran, "Every one of us has something to give — whoever we are, whatever our place in life. We can give our talent, our knowledge, our abilities, and our effort; we can give our dedication and our devotion." Each of us has a duty to fulfill by uncovering these traits and using them to make this world a more suitable place to live. Nelson Mandela once said, "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead." Diversity of gifts Just as God’s grace is diverse and different to each individual, so are the diversity of gifts unique to each of us. They are not the same for each person, although