If we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion.
Those who have won the ovarian lottery by being born in an advanced society to loving parents have a special obligation to help restore the American Dream.
Britain is rich in radicalism, and anyone who says that our society has drifted into fatalism and apathy should get out more.
A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives.
A gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyone can be themselves.
There is a very intense culture of secrecy in Britain that hasn't yet been dismantled. What passes for transparency here would serve any secret society well.
In a litigation-happy society, clear agreements often prevent small disagreements from becoming big ones.
India is a vibrant nation whose strength lies in its commitment to equal rights and to speech, religious and economic freedoms that enrich the lives of all citizens. India is not only the world's largest democracy; it is also a secular, pluralistic s...
Fame is a dangerous thing. It's what the post-industrial society wants. They want fame and many followers on Twitter. But to really make the world understandable, that challenge is remaining.
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.
As in geology, so in social institutions, we may discover the causes of all past changes in the present invariable order of society.
I used to be a discipline problem, which caused me embarrassment until I realized that being a discipline problem in a racist society is sometimes an honor.
My definition of a decent society is one that first of all takes care of its losers, and protects its weak.
What has marked Chinese society is its level of cruelty, not just revolutions and wars. We ought to reject it totally, otherwise in another upheaval there will be further cruelty.
I don't know why in society when a woman demands perfection she is called crazy.
I joined the Aspen Institute, which is a terrific nonpartisan center. They have a wonderful effort that focuses on the impact of communications technology on society and our economy.
All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.
And nothing embittered me, which is important, because I think ethnic people and women in this society can end up being embittered because of the lack of affirmative action, you know.
The major political battles about guns in our society concern handguns and assault weapons, not long arms like hunting rifles.
A society that respects women needs to elect leaders who care more about women's lives than they do about their or their company's bottom line.
I grew up in a society where everything you did was eavesdropped on, recorded, snitched on. I had friends when we were kids getting into trouble for telling anecdotes about Communist leaders.
