"What is the elephant in all our rooms? It is the global triumph of capitalism. Democracy is fiercely disputed. Freedom is under threat even in old-established democracies such as Britain. Western supremacy is on the skids. But everyone does capitalism. Americans and Europeans do it. Indians do it. Russian oligarchs and Saudi princes do it. Even Chinese communists do it.... Karl Marx would be turning in his grave. Or perhaps not, since some of his writings eerily foreshadowed our era of globalized capitalism. His prescription failed but his description was prescient."

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Source : "Global capitalism now has no serious rivals. But it could destroy itself" by Timothy Garton Ash, www.theguardian.com. February 21, 2007.

Timothy Garton Ash

#Writing Quotes #Elephants Quotes #Chinese Quotes

“My grandfather invented the cold air balloon... But it never really took off.”
“I want to make sure I don't interfere with the success of that team next year. I don't see any way I could go to practice like most of 'em do, and not hurt the team. I'd go nuts if I tried doing that.”
“The wise man is he who knows when and how to stop”
“It's a 360-degree sound experience. Like you're in the middle of the band. A lot of people have the technology to play the format, so why not put it out there. It sounds great.”
“Cultivating the habit of good deeds will not only affect those around us, it will improve our own emotional well being.”

Source : Debbie Macomber (2009). “One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity”, p.49, Simon and Schuster
“I am quite happy to take a cut. You've got to, if you want to work and continue working.”
“There are no absolutes in raising children. In any stressful situation, fathering is always a roll of the dice. The game may be messy, but I have never found one with more joys and rewards.”
“When I see everyone doing the same thing, I want to do the opposite.”

Source : "Mike Ness of Social Distortion". Interview with Matt Schild, music.avclub.com. January 18, 2011.

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