All of us, poor & rich alike, have been conditioned by our upbringings. Impoverished men & women may become lulled into a state of "learned helplessness" without hope to change their lives. Likewise, the wealthy can walk in a state of "learned blindn...
State Senator John Briggs: It's time to root them out. Tom Ammiano: And how are you going to determine who's a homosexual? State Senator John Briggs: My bill outlines procedures for identifying homosexuals. Tom Ammiano: How? Will you be sucking them ...
I am deeply concerned that, without peace and a two-state solution, the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel is in danger. That's why I have opposed Israel's settlement policy since 1973, and that's why I have favored a two-state solution since 196...
I am convinced in my heart and in my mind that if the United States fails to stand with Israel, that is the end of the United States. We have to show that we are inextricably entwined, that as a nation we have been blessed because of our relationship...
We do not build new Jewish communities in Samaria, Judea and Gaza. The United States has never accepted our building of communities or of the fence. Yet, I've managed to develop relations between Israel and the United States even though President Bus...
I am sick and tired of hearing that it is our moral duty to serve the state, because conservatives believe that it is our moral duty to serve our fellow man regardless of race, sex, affiliation or creed, and when we serve, we believe that it is the s...
The state can't give you freedom, and the state can't take it away. You're born with it, like your eyes, like your ears. Freedom is something you assume, then you wait for someone to try to take it away. The degree to which you resist is the degree t...
The lucid dream, located as it is at a crossroads between worlds and states of consciousness, places the magician in a unique position to influence the delicate balance of consciousness and the interplay it has on matter in the waking state, and is t...
Jealousy is an unjust and stifling thing.
Where there is light, there is a way out of the darkness
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.
Remember, the burden of sorrow is doubled when it is borne alone.
For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe.
But Socialism, alone, can bring self-determination of their peoples.
The U.S. cannot go it alone simply when it is convenient.
Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.
Depression, suffering and anger are all part of being human.
It seems to me that election season is just a Petri dish for anger and cynicism.
When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.
An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason.
Washington is a mean town where human sacrifice has been raised to an art form.
