"A growing and increasingly influential movement of philosophers, ethicists, law professors and activists are convinced that the great moral struggle of our time will be for the rights of animals."

“There are a lot of stats and a strong correlation between dropout rates and crime as well as poverty.”

“Works of art imitate and provoke other works of art, the process is the source of art itself.”

“Clay is one of the best things you can put in your body.”

“All the ancient classic fairy tales have always been scary and dark.”

“When women are able to live in a safe and secure environment, they can participate effectively in the economy and society. This helps overcome poverty, reduces inequalities and is beneficial for children's nutrition, health and school attendance. Every woman and girl has the right to live in safety in her home and community.”

Source : "Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls: An Urgent Priority" by Helen Clark, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 25, 2013.

“Beware of ignorance when in motion; look out for inexperience when in action, and beware of the majority when mentally poisoned with misinformation, for collective ignorance does not become wisdom.”

“Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement because he wants to lower environmental standards for American products and manufacture more cheaply. His reasoning is quite simple, but very shortsighted. It won't succeed because, by doing so, Trump is missing a golden opportunity to modernize American industry.”

“We are no more content to plod along the beaten paths - and so marriage must go the way of God.”

Source : Amy Levy (2006). “Reuben Sachs: A Sketch”, p.192, Broadview Press