"there is no politically neutral art."

-- Bell Hooks

“How about we give each other everything we can and not blame each other for what we canâ€™t.”
“The eyes are witnesses that the heavens revolve in the space of twenty- four hours. But certain men, either from the love of novelty, or to make a display of ingenuity, have concluded that the earth moves; and they maintain that neither the eighth sphere nor the sun revolves....Now, it is a want of honesty and decency to assert such notions publicly, and the example is pernicious. It is the part of a good mind to accept the truth as revealed by God and to acquiesce in it.”
“If your religion is better than mine and your opinion, you have a real problem.”

Source : Interview with Vyeto Malesh, marsdust.net. January 22, 2017.
“When I die, don't bring me to the hospital. Bring me to Anfield. I was born there and will die there.”
“This is how philosophers should salute each other: â€˜Take your time.”
“I have repeatedly stressed that we have the knowledge to reduce hunger and poverty.”
“Use the voice that you were given. Shout what you believe in from the top of your lungs. Never let anyone quiet you.”
“For the will and not the gift makes the giver.”

Source : "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, I. 5, 1779.

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