"Yes, over the centuries economic progress has reduced some gross disparities - modern Americans are relatively unlikely to simply starve to death (though it can happen), so in that sense the gap between rich and poor has narrowed. But the question isn't whether society is, in some sense, more equal than it was in 1900. It's whether it is radically more unequal than it was in 1970. And of course it is."

-- Paul Krugman

#Justice Quotes #Progress Quotes #Gaps Quotes

“The ultimate aim of the training is to create an actor who can be responsible for his artistic development and achievement.”
“He who truly believes he has a hangover has no hangover.”
“For us to maintain our way of living, we must tell lies to each other and especially to ourselves. The lies are necessary because, without them, many deplorable acts would become impossibilities.”

Source : Derrick Jensen (2006). “Endgame”, p.404, Seven Stories Press
“Our breath plays a very important role in our life. The breath is the connecting link between the inner world of the mind and the outer world of the body and environment.”
“It is particularly recommended, as a means of uniting the inhabitants of the village into one family, that while each faithfully adheres to the principles which he most approves, at the same time all shall think charitably of their neighbours respecting their religious opinions, and not presumptuously suppose that theirs alone are right.”

Source : Robert Owen (1854). “Part 5. of the New Existence of Man Upon the Earth in Winch is Continued the Outline of Mr. Owen's Life...[etc]”, p.11
“I wanted to make connections between Whale's past and present.”
“I have stepped off the relationship scene to come to terms with myself. I have spent most of my adult life being 'someone's girlfriend', and now I am happy being single.”
“If you're a humble person, and you walk in, and you start talking, people are going to be able to tell. You can't fake it.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com

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