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“Hip to the fact that well-behaved women rarely make history, Diane [Wilson] has already inspired a new movement of totally uncontrollable, irresistible and unreasonable women!”

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Medea Benjamin

Medea Benjamin is an American activist known for her leadership in peace, anti-war, and social justice movements. Born on September 10, 1952, she has been actively involved in political activities since the 1980s. more

“It hit me very early on that something was terribly wrong, that I would see silos full of food and supermarkets full of food, and kids starving. ... In Fair Trade, we see ourselves as this infinitesimal part of the world economy. But somebody's got to come up with an alternative model that says children eating is No. 1.”

World Children Kids Economy Eating Models Fairs Trade Come Up Alternatives Starving Supermarkets World Economy Fair Trade

Author:Medea Benjamin

“I studied mind-cure, or metaphysical healing, which strikes at the root of disease; I went into hypnotism, mesmerism, and phreno-magnetism, and the od force-I don't suppose you know about the od which Reichenbach discovered.”

Knows Mind Force Healing Disease Roots Strikes Cures Metaphysical Magnetism

Book:The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York

Source: The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York

“If the power goes out, business stops... whether you sell roses or youre a big manufacturer.”

Ifs Bigs Sells Rose

Author:Eric Johnston

“Most government officials are rushing headlong to solve the problems of 50 years ago, with their ears assailed by the sound of snails whizzing by.”

Years Problem Government Sound Years Ago Ears Solve Officials Rushing Snail Government Officials Rushing In