“Western civilization has not yet learned the lesson that the energy we expend in 'getting things done' is less important than the moral strength it takes to decide what is worth doing and what is right to do.” ImportantDoneEnergyMoralCivilizationLessonsWesternPrioritiesThings DoneWestern CivilizationGetting Things DoneMoral Strength Book:Best of Sydney J. Harris Source: Best of Sydney J. Harris
“Nima Shirazi's is an important progressive voice in the Iran debate in the West, often deconstructing the myths (and sometimes propaganda) we commonly encounter in the mainstream media. With succinct and elegant prose, and with no axe to grind, he exposes the hypocrisy of Western attitudes toward Iran.” ImportantSometimesVoiceAttitudeMediaWestWesternMythDebatePropagandaEncountersHypocrisyProseIranProgressiveMainstreamElegantGrindMainstream Media Author:Hooman Majd
“At that time, I was still in an experimental stage, trying to blend Western drawing techniques and Chinese brushwork together. It was harder for me back then... But that piece is special and important, because it represents vigilance and innocence; the kind of precious innocence only present at the beginning of a new artistic exploration.” TryingKindStillsImportantTogetherPiecesSpecialStageHarderWesternTechniqueDrawingArtisticChineseInnocenceWorking TogetherExplorationVigilance Author:Liu Dan
“We think we have a responsibility. And I think it's important for all of us in the Western world to realize that we've all been blessed a lot and if you go to these parts they don't have a lot, even before the tsunami.” IfsThinkingWorldImportantRealizingResponsibilityEconomyBlessedWesternWestern WorldTsunami Author:Kevin B. Rollins