"Place-based initiatives can provide a useful framework to judge our progress in raising people out of poverty. They allow us to see whether or not a neighborhood is improving and its residents are living better."

-- Henry Cisneros

#People Quotes #Judging Quotes #Progress Quotes

“I want to deploy the leadership to meet the challenges that face us and to restore America's greatness.”
“Hey, the bait is here. Get in Quebecers, get in the lobster trap, and then weâ€™ll close the door. And youâ€™ll have a referendum no matter what,”
“Information design addresses the organization and presentation of data: its transformation into valuable, meaningful information.”
“Try to do exactly as you are taught without complaining or quibbling.”
“One has to go beyond the mind to experience the spiritual bliss of desirelessness.”
“Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life.”

Source : "Multiple Sclerosis". Online chat, www.washingtonpost.com. June 2, 2004.
“It looks simple to come up with a tablet that works, but it is not, ... In order to have the power and portability you need, you need power. The screen is the part of the device that uses the most power.”
“We are not primitive. We live differently to you, but we do not live exactly like our grandparents did, nor do you. Were your ancestors 'primitive'? I don't think so. We respect our ancestors. We love our children. This is the same for all people.”

Source : Acceptance Speech for The Right Livelihood Award, Stockholm, www.survivalinternational.org. December 2005.

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