"In the most civilized and progressive countries freedom of discussion is recognized as a fundamental principle."

-- C. E. M. Joad

#Country Quotes #Civilization Quotes #Principles Quotes

“Even the greatest idea can become meaningless in the rush to judgement. To gauge an idea as feasible we must cut our ties to the status quo and find the balance between constructive criticism and judgment. Within that balance we will uncover crucial input for making our ideas a reality.”
“You are not likely to see any general reformation, till you procure family reformation.”
“I believe that anything in this world is fair game for a creative exercise.”
“If you expect a bad lie for even one second, the gods will know it and give you a bad lie.”
“Art just consists in making us swallow the commonplaces by charming us eternally ...”
“The American obliviousness towards the suffering of Palestinians refugees plays a major part in radicalizing people. And we are fanning the flames of puritanism.”

Source : Source: www.motherjones.com
“Switching to light-coloured roofs and roadways would have the equivalent effect on greenhouse gas emissions to taking one billion cars off the road for eleven years.”
“To love Christ more, is the deepest need, the constant cry of my soul Out in the woods and on my bed and out driving, when I am happy and busy, and when I am sad and idle, the whisper keeps going up for more love, more love, more love!”

Source : Elizabeth Prentiss (1880). “Stepping Heavenward”

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