"People need to stand up hold hands, talk about alternatives. Alternatives, alternatives, alternatives. And people united will never, ever be defeated."

-- Lois Gibbs

#Hands Quotes #People Quotes #Needs Quotes

“There's always pressure, from other people and yourself. If you're happy with the looks you're born with, then what are you going to do your whole life? We keep thinking up new things and finding better ways of doing things because we're not happy with what we're given.”
“A country of victims is also a country of heroes, risking their lives so others will live. This is the Philippines, the country we love.”
“Yes I have a belt. I wear big pants because my ***** is huge. So I can't go to a store by off the rack a size that is appropriate for my waist because they don't fit my ass!”
“What are you waiting for in order to give up?”
“It's fun to be liked, but when standing up for what you believe in, it's also very fun not to be liked.”

Source : Source: www.newsbusters.org
“States vote to take away my marriage rights, and even though I don't want to get married, it tends to hurt my feelings. I guess what bugs me is that it was put to a vote in the first place. If you don't want to marry a homosexual, then don't. But what gives you the right to weigh in on your neighbor's options? It's like voting whether or not redheads should be allowed to celebrate Christmas.”

Source : David Sedaris (2013). “Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls”, p.75, Hachette UK
“If a fox is unable to befriend a tiger, then the fox should create an illusion of close association with the tiger by carefully trailing behind the cat while boasting of the deep friendship they share. In this way, he creates an impression that his well being is of great concern to the tiger.”

Source : Chin-Ning Chu (2010). “Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life”, p.173, Hachette UK
“Expanding your notion of fun beyond a two-week vacation in Maui increases the chances you'll have more of it.”

Source : Karen Karbo (2008). “How to Hepburn: Lessons on Living from Kate the Great”, p.182, Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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