“If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin.”
― Voyage of the Beagle
― Voyage of the Beagle
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.”
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“Charity is no substitute for justice. If we never challenge a social order that allows some to accumulate wealth--even if they decide to help the less fortunate--while others are short-changed, then even acts of kindness end up supporting unjust arrangements. We must never ignore the injustices that make charity necessary, or the inequalities that make it possible. ”
― Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster
― Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster
“Passion is the thing that will help you create the highest expression of your talent. —LARRY SMITH, TEDx, NOVEMBER 2011”
― Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
― Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
“Read things you're sure will disagree with your current thinking. If you're a die-hard anti-animal person, read Meat. If you're a die-hard global warming advocate, read Glenn Beck. If you're a Rush Limbaugh fan, read James W. Loewen's Lies My Teachers Told Me. It'll do your mind good and get your heart rate up.”
― Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
― Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
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