“It seems to me that our problem has a lot less to do with the mechanics of solar power than the politics of human power—specifically whether there can be a shift in who wields it, a shift away from corporations and toward communities, which in turn depends on whether or not the great many people who are getting a rotten deal under our current system can build a determined and diverse enough social force to change the balance of power.” PeopleHumansEnoughProblemSeemsTurnsForceSocialCommunityDealsDependsBalanceCurrentsDeterminedCorporationsGreat MenDiverseMechanicRottenBalance Of PowerHuman PowerSolar Power Book:This Changes Everything: Capitalism Vs. The Climate Source: This Changes Everything: Capitalism Vs. The Climate
“I have added some ploughmen to the landscape form the park pales which is a great help, but I must try and warm the picture a little more if I can... but I look to do a great deal better in future. I am determined to finish a small picture in the spot for every one I intend to make in future. But this I have always talked about but never yet done - I think however my mind is more settled and determined than ever on this point.” IfsThinkingTryingMindLooksLittlesI CanDoneHelpingFormDealsWarmDeterminedSpotsLandscapeParksPaleI Am Determined Author:John Constable
“Success to me is self-determined, the life I live today, to come from a kid strung out on angel dust, homeless, at some points sleeping in the street. No money, not knowing where the next meal was coming from. No sex, no relationships, people that didn't love me, didn't care about me, to where I am today... that's successful. When I signed my record deal I always wanted to be respected by my peers for my ability and my skill level.” PeopleSelfCareKidsTodayWantedNextSexSleepAbilityLevelsDealsKnowingSuccessfulRecordsStreetsSkillsAngelDeterminedDustMealsNot KnowingPeersHomelessNo MoneyLive For TodaySleeping In Author:Joe Budden
“Where there is no uncertainty, there is no longer the need for leadership. The greater the uncertainty, the greater the need for leadership. Your capacity as a leader will be determined by how well you learn to deal with uncertainty.” NeedsWellsDealsLeaderGreaterCapacityDeterminedUncertainty Author:Andy Stanley
“If man has not found ways to deal with environmental problems such as water and air pollution by 1998, it will be too late. The future is not determined and it lies in our own hands.” IfsMenWayProblemHandsLyingFoundWaterDealsAirLateEnvironmentalDeterminedToo LatePollutionBiodiversityAir PollutionEnvironmental Problems Author:Margaret Mead