“They must find it difficult… Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority.” – Gerald Massey, quote found on ZeitgeistMovie.com (20070712th1322)
Category: Politics
War, Manipulation of the People
“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” – James Madison (20070306tu2205)
Education, Government Programs
“No Child Left Behind left the money behind.” – Barack Obama [Source: Daily Iowan, Front Page] (20070212mo1739)
Hard Work, Discipline, Perseverence, Vision, Purpose
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” – Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine (20070209fr2257)
Surveillance
“Little Brother is watching you.” – Gregory Johnson (20070205mo1104)
Transcendence, Intention
“Each one of us holds transformational capabilities to engage the world constructively through the images of the future we hold in our mind. Our thoughts have power. The power of intent together with action transforms our lives and our world.” – Dennis Kucinich, an open letter 20061230sa
Lord of War
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Politics, Participation
“Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them.” – Paul Valery, 1871-1945, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050902fr)
Success, Overcoming Obstacles
“Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles a person has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington, 1856-1915, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050530mo)
Presidency, Democracy
“When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I’m beginning to believe it.” – Clarence Darrow, 1857-1938, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050522su)
Live the Answer, Peace
“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Adler, 1870-1937, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050512th)
Democracy, Cooperative, Collective, Shared, Commons
“The truth is the property of no individual, but is the treasure of all people.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050305sa)