"I want to live in a society where people are intoxicated with the joy of making things."

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Source : William Coperthwaite, John Saltmarsh (2007). “A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity”, p.116, Chelsea Green Publishing

William Coperthwaite

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“The government has a defect: it's potentially democratic. Corporations have no defect: they're pure tyrannies.”
“We all need lots of powerful long range goals to help us past the short-term obstacles”
“It is not possible in this culture today to hold up to public pillory and ridicule any group - whether blacks, American Indians, women, homosexuals, Poles, or any of a number of other groups that have been discriminated against in the past. However, the one group you can hold up to public mockery and pillory without fear of reprisal is evangelical Christians.”
“A few months ago, I had the pleasure of actually visiting the Playboy Mansion. I saw the peacocks, fed grapes to the monkeys, and even braved the fabled Grotto. After seeing the estate, I understood why anyone would be reluctant to leave.”
“I thought research would be more glamorous, somehow. I'd give the librarian a secret code word and he'd give me the one book I needed and whisper the necessary page numbers. Like a speakeasy. With books.”
“Healthy living involves taking care of myself - both mentally and physically. It means surrounding myself with positive and supportive people, as well as exercising and maintaining a well-balanced diet. At this point, healthy living is just a way of life.”
“As for inspiration, I find stark fear of missing the deadline very inspiring.”

Source : "Romance Unlaced: Interview with Elizabeth Hoyt". Interview With Madeline Hunter, happyeverafter.usatoday.com. September 10, 2014.
“Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion.”

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