"It is assumed in many parts of the world that democracy is a group of people facing a certain problem, who come together to solve it in a way where everyone has an equal say."

-- David Graeber

#People Quotes #Democracy Quotes #Together Quotes

“The faith of a church or of a nation is an adequate faith only when it inspires and enables people to give of their time and energy to shape the various institutions - social, economic, and political - of the common life.”

Source : James Luther Adams (1976). “On being human religiously: selected essays in religion and society”, Beacon Press (MA)
“This is what you do. You make a future for yourself out of the raw material at hand.”
“Albert Einstein once reported, "Great spirits have always encountered voilent opposition from mediocre minds." If you want to achieve your own greatness, to climb your own mountains, you'll have to use yourself as your first and last consultant.”
“More than specific memories of achievements, for me I remember the feeling you get when you were just at your very best - when you felt like you were floating across the court and could put the ball wherever you wanted.”
“I've rarely seen video screens used well in a music concert.”
“Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform.”
“Still how unenlightened and ignorant are the very nations we term civilized!”
“You can't hold on to a grievance and be happy. Time to make a choice!”

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