"My obsessions stay the same - historical memory and historical erasure. I am particularly interested in the Americas and how a history that is rooted in colonialism, the language and iconography of empire, disenfranchisement, the enslavement of peoples, and the way that people were sectioned off because of blood."

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Source : The Condition report Interview, www.patriciapiccinini.net. 2014.

Natasha Trethewey

#Memories Quotes #Blood Quotes #People Quotes

“Our whole life is an attempt to discover when our spontaneity is whimsical, sentimental irresponsibility and when it is a valid expression of our deepest desires and values.”

Source : Helen Merrell Lynd (2013). “On Shame And The Search For Identity”, p.203, Routledge
“There's going to be a time when MS-13 fires an RPG into an Alexandria [Va.] police car, and [Americans] are going to say, 'What the hell happened?'”
“My dear sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle.”
“I awaken today, appreciating everything in sight, and I give thanks.”
“Donâ€™t be afraid to make people mad. Your honesty will inspire your true followers. I piss off tons of people every day.”
“The administration has a disturbing pattern of behavior when it comes to budgeting not only for the ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan but also for military requirements not directly related to these conflicts.”
“The consumer game is tougher than pro football and more conniving than chess. One side [industry] invents the rules and the other side [consumers] is left to guess what they are.”
“One person can stop a great injustice. One person can be a voice for truth. One personâ€™s kindness can save a life.”

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