"The opposite of faith is not doubt, itâ€™s certainty."

-- Anne Lamott

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“I am against nationalism, and I am against patriotism. They are both the dark side. It is time not simply to redefine a kinder-and-gentler patriotism, but to sweep away the notion and acknowledge it as morally, politically, and intellectually bankrupt. It is time to scrap patriotism.”

Source : Robert Jensen (2004). “Citizens of the Empire: The Struggle to Claim Our Humanity”, p.39, City Lights Books
“My grandchildren are growing up and they could not understand why the Marcoses are still being crucified although we keep on telling them that we did not steal from the Filipino people.”
“We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice as we would show were we at war.”
“Do the things you used to talk about doing but never did. Know when to let go and when to hold on tight. Stop rushing. Don't be intimidated to say it like it is. Stop apologizing all the time. Learn to say no, so your yes has some oomph. Spend time with the friends who lift you up, and cut loose the ones who bring you down. Stop giving your power away. Be more concerned with being interested than being interesting. Be old enough to appreciate your freedom, and young enough to enjoy it. Finally know who you are.”
“Coercion by government, the main fear of our founding fathers, is now its most common attribute.”
“There's something really appealing about the simplicity of black-and-white images.”
“The same thing happened today that happened yesterday, only to different people.”
“I think most people that are looked upon as doing something daring don't necessarily think of it that way-they do what they have to do.”

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