"The power of a bold idea uttered publicly in defiance of dominant opinion cannot be easily measured. Those special people who speak out in such a way as to shake up not only the self-assurance of their enemies, but the complacency of their friends, are precious catalysts for change."

-- Howard Zinn

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“Imperialism leaves behind germs of rot which we must clinically detect and remove from our land but from our minds as well.”
“Just as you wouldn't leave the house without taking a shower, you shouldn't start the day without at least 10 minutes of sacred practice: prayer, meditation, inspirational reading.”
“Greece needs to work on a cleaner image. It's a big problem, as they have this reputation of being so corrupt.”
“Clearly, all fear has an element of resistance and a leaning away from the moment. Its dynamic is not unlike that of strong desire except that fear leans backward into the last safe moment while desire leans forward toward the next possibility of satisfaction. Each lacks presence. (29)”
“Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.”
“I am so far as I am aware not at all influenced by dramatists, expect for Shakespeare, who I have to say, it is impossible not to be influenced by if you hold language to be the major element of theatre.”
“I mean, I would hope that I have a style or personality that is evident wherever I go.”
“Don't get bogged down by the notion of limits. There aren't any.”

Source : "The Astronaut Who Brought Samosas Into Space". Interview with Preetika Rana, blogs.wsj.com. April 5, 2013.

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