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“The characteristic political attitude of today is not one of positive belief, but of despair.”

Book:Selected writings: poetry and criticism

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This book compiles a selection of poetry and critical essays, showcasing the author's work in both creative and analytical forms. more

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Herbert Read

Herbert Read was a British poet, critic, and philosopher, known for his contributions to aesthetics and advocacy for the arts. His work often delved into themes of social justice and the role of the artist in society. more

“The greatest intensification of the horrors of war is a direct result of the democratisation of the State. So long as the army was a professional unit, the specialist function of a limited number of men, war remained a relatively harmless contest for power. But once it became everyman's duty to defend his home (or his political “rights”) warfare was free to range wherever that home might be, and to attack every form of life and property associated with that home.”

“Those who analogize the federal budget to a family's budget must know nothing about either.”

Knows Budgets

Author:Robert Reich

“The only way America can reduce the long-term budget deficit, maintain vital services, protect Social Security and Medicare, invest more in education and infrastructure, and not raise taxes on the working middle class is by raising taxes on the super rich.”

Way Long America Social Term Class Rich Middle Security Protect Taxes Raises Budgets Long Term Middle Class Social Security Infrastructure Deficit Medicare Raising Taxes Budget Deficit

Author:Robert Reich

“Terrorism itself is not the greatest danger we face.”

Faces Danger Terrorism

Author:Robert Reich

“Most Americans are on a downward escalator. Median wage in the United States, adjusted for inflation, keeps on dropping.”

States United United States Inflation Dropping Escalators Median

Author:Robert Reich

“It's not government's business what people do in their private bedrooms.”

People Government Bedroom

Author:Robert Reich

“A lot of attention has been going to social values - abortion, gay rights, other divisive issues - but economic values are equally important.”

Has Beens Important Values Social Attention Issues Rights Economic Gay Abortion Gay Rights Gay Pride Social Values Economic Value

Author:Robert Reich

“When I'm singing, I'm happy. I'm doing what I can do and this is my contribution to life.”

I Can Can Do Singing Contribution

Author:Anita O'Day

“No matter how widely you have travelled, you haven't seen the world if you have failed to look into the human hearts that inhabit it.”

Ifs World Humans Looks Heart Matter Havens Human Heart

Author:Donald C. Peattie

“Most every day — if not every day — for the rest of your life, you will be reminded or think of this night. And I want to thank you in advance right now for the great memories it’s going to be.”

Ifs Thinking Want Night Memories Right Now Rest Of Your Life Great Memories

Author:Bill Self

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