"By suppressing differences and peculiarities, by eliminating different civilizations and cultures, progress weakens life and favors death"

-- Octavio Paz

#Civilization Quotes #Differences Quotes #Progress Quotes

“Life is incredibly short, yet we're always told that change takes time. For a race of mortals, dicking around just isn't acceptable.”

Source : Ted Rall (2001). “Search and Destroy: Cartoons”, p.107, Andrews McMeel Publishing
“...you found you were saying yes when you meant no, and â€œWeâ€™ve got to be together in this thingâ€ when you meant the very opposite ... and then you were face to face, in total darkness, with the knowledge that you didnâ€™t know who you were. And how could anyone else be blamed for that?”
“I have always wanted to be on Broadway, whether on ice or on the boards.”

Source : "Cousins Continues to Entertain". Golden Skate Interview, goldenskate.com. December 6, 2003.
“Charismatics have seen pictures of Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires praying and asking Protestant pastors to pray for him. His friendship towards the charismatic renewal is there.”

Source : Source: www.bostonglobe.com
“It was never the fame or fortune that drove me to act. It was something I love and enjoy doing it. A lot of people identify who they are by what they do and that's not me. It's what I do but not who I am. Who I am is a parent. I'm a family man.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“You take everything I've made the last 16 years. I'll take my freedom.”
“There is nothing more fragile than civilization.”
“There are two competing philosophies in Wool: one is that people have to live under an iron thumb in order to survive, and the other one is that everyone should live completely freely and happily and everything will sort itself out.”

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