"Capitalism, in contrast, has existed for fewer than 300 years. If the entire history of Homo sapiens was a 24-hour day, then capitalism has existed for two minutes."

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Source : Jim Stanford (2008). “Economics for everyone: a short guide to the economics of capitalism”, Pluto Pr

Jim Stanford

#Years Quotes #Two Quotes #Hours Quotes

“I want to be accessible to a certain type of person who wants to walk around with their eyes open, or at least is open to the idea of change.”
“Life has shown me all too often that there is no rhyme or reason to the cruelty inflicted upon humanity.”

Source : Cassia Leo (2014). “Black Box”, p.17, Random House
“People see poverty all around them in India, but they are desensitized or immune to it. I came to the conclusion that poverty is driven by lack of education.”
“I wanted to have a place and a space, and a building, in which to create a season of work I am here because the idea of a theatrical home is very appealing to me”
“While you see a chance take it, find romance, fake it, because it's all on you.”
“I want to fight for the side that fights for the living. Did I come to the right place?”
“How small life is here and how big nothingness. The sky, tired of light, has given everything to the snow. The two trees bow their heads to each other. Clouds cross the worldâ€™s silence in a circle dance”
“Be virtuous and you will be eccentric.”

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