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+{{cquote|Wikipedia to me is a beacon of social collaboration that helps foster the betterment of humanity in an era of commercialism and consumerism gone mad.
+Wikipedia and it's counterparts engender the very spirit of community and cooperation that were a significant cornerstone for the ascendancy of our species - a spirit that is being slowly eroded as we advance rapidly towards a precarious and uncertain future.
+We can only hope that Wikipedia and similar initiatives will continue to empower future generations with knowledge that will help them unlock their potential while also continuing to promote the community, collaborative and socially responsible initiatives that will be necessary to overcome the many obstacles and threats that still lay before us.
+Well done to the visionaries responsible for this initiative and to the tireless, faceless volunteers who give up their time in such a great cause - keep up the good fight - the world needs you! }}
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 {{cquote|The scientific community has really taken a shine to Wikipedia, and its articles on different plant or animal species are incredible.  When I was a child, one of my favorite books was a large single volume encyclopedia of animals.  Each entry had a color drawing and fairly detailed description, and I couldn't get enough.
 In this way, Wikipedia is preserving the spirit of a part of my childhood.  It's amazing wealth of knowledge benefits me as an adult, and I can't even begin to imagine the impact it will have on children who, like myself, are enamored with learning about the world around them.  You can't put a price on making that learning possible. }}