"Both Marx and Nietzsche understood that moral outrage is the last resort of the powerless. That is why Marx refused to issue moral condemnations of capitalism, preferring instead to lay out, calmly and ruthlessly, his reasons for believing that it is destined to be replaced by socialism. And that is why Nietzsche mocks Christianity for portraying its crucified Saviour as bait wriggling on a hook to catch unsuspecting souls."

-- Robert Paul Wolff

#Believe Quotes #Issues Quotes #Soul Quotes

“When I first started making films 30 years ago, people would comment that I was a woman. But strangely, when I was in television, no one ever mentioned that I was a woman. Maybe it was because television and film were different. There were more women working in television than men. There was no split in terms of work - everyone was considered equal”
“Anytime you play a finalist it's going to be a challenge.”
“Be loving, and you will never want for love; be humble, and you will never want for guiding.”

Source : "Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers" by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, (p. 394), 1895.
“Our women are not incredible because they have managed to avoid the difficulties of lifeâ€”quite the opposite. They are incredible because of the way they face the trials of life. Despite the challenges and tests life has to offerâ€”from marriage or lack of marriage, childrenâ€™s choices, poor health, lack of opportunities, and many other problemsâ€”they remain remarkably strong and immovable and true to the faith. Our sisters throughout the Church consistently â€œsuccor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.”
“Successful people make decisions quickly (as soon as all the facts are available) and change them very slowly (if ever). Unsuccessful people make decisions very slowly, and change them often and quickly.”
“There are good books which are only for adults. There are no good books which are only for children.”
“If you have sensitivity then mysticism will be part of your life. It's a very beautiful thing and a very real thing but it's not something to not take seriously and it's not something to take seriously.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“The only security of all is in a free press.”

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