“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” – H.L. Mencken, 1880 – 1956,… Continue reading Politics
Category: Quotes
Poor Leaders
“The tyranny of the ignoramuses is insurmountable and assured for all time.”- Albert Einstein (20041116tu0910)
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)
Music and Life
“What we play is life.” – Louis Armstrong, 1900-1971, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040819th)
Health, Prevention, Proactive, Preventative Health
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas Edison (20040819th)
Discovery
“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” – Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040817tu)
Angels, Kindness, Compassion, Helpfulness
“When you act as an angel, you are kind, compassionate, helpful and true to your word.” – found on Yogi Tea bag (20040817tu)
Youthfulness
“Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life.” – Herbert Henry Asquith, 1852-1928, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040817tu)
Kindness, Goodness, Heaven on Earth
“Goodness and kindness should become human nature, because they are the real nature.” – found on Yogi Tea bag (20040817tu)
Kindness, Conscience
“Inner voice means to never utter a wrong word, never think a wrong thought and never wish a wrong wish.” – found on Yogi Tea bag (20040817tu)
Peace, Diplomacy
“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi, 1917-1984, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040817tu)