There are three ways of trying to win the young. You can preach at them-that is a hook without a worm. You can say, "You must volunteer"-that is of the devil. And you can tell them, "You are needed"-that appeal hardly ever fails. (Kurt Hahn)

There are three ways of trying to win the young. You can preach at them-that is a hook without a worm. You can say, "You must volunteer"-that is of the devil. And you can tell them, "You are needed"-that appeal hardly ever fails.

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