"If the test of patriotism comes only by reflexively falling into lockstep behind the leader whenever the flag is waved, then what we have is a formula for dictatorship, not democracy... But the American way is to criticize and debate openly, not to accept unthinkingly the doings of government officials of this or any other country."

-- Michael Parenti

#Country Quotes #Fall Quotes #Government Quotes

“I don't want learning, or dignity, or respectability. I want this music, and this dawn, and the warmth of your cheek against mine.”
“What business had I to think of one that never thought of me?”
“I'm confident, but not so confident that I'm cocky.”
“It's pretty awesome to be in a band with your wife! The tour, it beats you down, and we can just share that, and sometimes revel in the experience. If she wasn't here, or she was just here as a civilian, she maybe would feel uncomfortable.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“We never could design a building as beautiful as the trees.”
“I know it's simple, but my main inspiration is just my love of music. I know that sounds overly naive. But it's true.”
“You cannot be pro-jobs and anti-business at the same time. You cannot love employment and hate employers.”

Source : "Under The Big Top". Excerpts From Remarks Delivered by Tsongas and Brown at the Convention, www.nytimes.com. 1992.
“We all choke, and the man who says he doesn't choke is lying like hell.”

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