“The stars we are given. The constellations we make. That is to say, stars exist in the cosmos, but constellations are the imaginary lines we draw between them, the readings we give the sky, the stories we tell.”
― Storming the Gates of Paradise: Landscapes for Politics
― Storming the Gates of Paradise: Landscapes for Politics
“It was good to walk into a library again; it smelled like home.”
― The Historian
― The Historian
“• We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems. • Community exists for the sake of belonging and takes its identity from the gifts, generosity, and accountability of its citizens. It is not defined by its fears, its isolation, or its penchant for retribution. • We currently have all the capacity, expertise, programs, leaders, regulations, and wealth required to end unnecessary suffering and create an alternative future.”
― Community: The Structure of Belonging
― Community: The Structure of Belonging
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