"What is a Person? is a clear and comprehensive reconsideration of the meaning of human personhood as the central core of social structures. With breadth of intellect and balance of wisdom, Smith resets the frame of reflection for the most important discussions of the twenty-first century."

-- William B. Hurlbut

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“It seems to me perfectly possible to act humanely towards other beings, whether humans or animals or plants. One simply has to learn how to behave. To behave "humanely" it is perfectly possible to do without the notion of "humanity."”

Source : "Do Muslims Belong in the West? An Interview with Talal Asad". Interview with Hasan Azad, www.jadaliyya.com. February 3, 2015.
“Steve, it's OK. I know Angle is a dork, but he's a dangerous dork, our dork and your backup dork!”
“I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.”

Source : FaceBook post by Andrew Cuomo from Oct 11, 2010
“... danger was always at its most lethal when disguised as respectability.”

Source : Susan Moody (1992). “Mosaic”, Dell Publishing Company
“Christmas is a time for remembering the Son of God and renewing our determination to take upon us His name. It is a time to reassess our lives and examine our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Let this be a time of remembrance, of gratitude, and a time of forgiveness. Let it be a time to ponder the Atonement of Jesus Christ and its meaning for each of us personally. Let it especially be a time of renewal and recommitment to live by the word of God and to obey His commandments. By doing this, we honor Him far more than we ever could with lights, gifts, or parties.”
“Everyone else in the 'iCarly' cast can operate on 5 hours of sleep, but not so for 'Old Man Nathan!'”

Source : "Get To Know iCarly's Nathan Kress". Interview with Emily Laurence, www.seventeen.com. February 2, 2012.
“Sound is one of the best most powerful tools. All the ancient traditions confirm that in the beginning was the word. Sound sort of predates form.”
“My hope is that gays will be running the world, because then there would be no war. Just a greater emphasis on military apparel.”

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