Quotes of the day, May 9
Let's hope the Boston Marathon bomber is a white American.
David Sirota
August 6
Why would a person prefer the accusations of guilt, unworthiness, ineptitude — even dishonor and betrayal — to real possibility? This may not seem to be the choice, but it is: complete self-effacement, surrender to the “others,” disavowal of any personal dignity or freedom — on the one hand; and freedom and independence, movement away from the others, extrication of oneself from the binding links of family and social duties-on the other hand. This is the choice that the depressed person actually faces.
Ernest Becker
August 5
There can be no progress on climate change without strong and aggressive leadership from the White House. While we have been frustrated that it took until now, we find that the President’s plan contains plenty of smart proposals and pathways for action. Stonyfield stands firmly behind the President's vision.
Gary Hirshberg
August 4
Cheerfulness is the daughter of employment; and I have known a man come home in high spirits from a funeral, merely because he has had the management of it.
William Cornelius Van Horne
August 3
That's why we like to make things pretty; it's just'cause we're so dang sick of cleaning up horrible messes.
Elizabeth Wein
August 2
Life's a bitch, and so am I. So get used to it.
Ben Gillies
Silverchair
