The fall of one regime does not bring in a utopia. Rather, it opens the way for hard work and long efforts to build more just social, economic,and political relationships and the eradication of other forms of injustices and oppression.
He opened the first letter, No "Dear Mr. Woods." It was a page full of profanities. There was something oddly refreshing about honest, to-the-point hate mail. No hypocrisy and forced politeness. Too many letters ripped you to shreds, then closed off ...
Conversations about politics can give you the somewhat errant impression that you can make a difference to people's lives by talking about what others should be doing.
I suffer from tennis elbow. It’s an old masturbating injury from when I was training to go into politics.
My parents never projected their dreams onto me. If they hoped I would be a great pitcher, or political figure, or artist (no chance), they never told me about it. Their view of parenting was to offer love and encourage me to chart my own path.
Tides are like politics. They come and go with a great deal of fuss and noise, but inevitably they leave the beach just as they found it. On those few occasions when major change does occur, it is rarely a good news.
When I get free, I believe I’ll show you your spine. I’ll hand it to you so casually, politely even, as if expecting you to remark upon it
I swore I'd never become some lord's brainless arm ornament and political host, but I've become far worse. I'm a glorified housekeeper and sperm donor. -from the journal of Payton Marcus Townsend.
Gay liberation did not create gay promiscuity. There was sex before there were marches, politics, or books – it was the best reason for being homosexual, it and love.
Gratitude ...here at home our faith dwindles political division causes tensions to kindle - we should never forget who stands at the door - who shields us with armor and shall forever more...
Politics isn’t dirty. And neither are politicians. No, politicians are filthy.
The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to everyday think what can be done better tomorrow. Stay hungry.
Don't ever confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is who I am. My attitude always depends on who you are.
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing - the ability to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.
I believe the people who are most successful are those committed to bringing out the best in other people through awakening & empowerment.
Never forget who was with you from the start....The people who stick by you at your worst, deserve to enjoy being with you at your best.
Don't trust people whose feelings change with time... Trust people whose feelings remain the same, even when the time changes.
Make decisions even with incomplete info. You'll never have all the info you need. What matters is what you do with the info you have.
You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to laws.
Always remember: Power in the wrong hands can destroy the owner. The same power that gave victory to Samson is what destroyed him.
Always remember...the stronger your position in life, the more enemies you're gonna have .. while friends come and go.
