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Power of a Few

“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds…” – Sam Adams (20041116tu0910)

Politics, Participation

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato (20041116tu0910)

Peace, Diplomacy

“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi, 1917-1984, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040817tu)

Positive Future

“You must not focus on your adversaries, enemies, opponents, or the problems in the world. Focus on what you believe in, imagine a positive future, work toward those things. If you focus on the negative, eventually, those frustrations that are eating at you, will eat you up.” – Gregory Paul Johnson, (20040324we)

War, Blind Obedience

“If my soldiers began to think, not one of them would remain in the ranks.” – Frederick the Great, 1712-1786 (20040311th)

Facts, Statistics

“Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.” – Mark Twain, 1835-1910 (20040214sa)