Apathy – Quotes

“Apathy seemed like a horrible state of existence. Something to be avoided at all costs. Yet, once I became apathetic. It really didn’t seem so bad.” – Anonymous

“Apathy is like quicksand. The problem with people who are apathetic is that they don’t see a problem with not caring. Where there is lack of purpose, apathy usually exists also. Without purpose, energy level drops for lack of need.” – Gregory Johnson (20090216mo0855)

 

Debts of One Generation Passed on to the Next

“No generation has a right to contract debts greater than can be paid off during the course of its own existence.” - George Washington to James Madison 1789

 

Democracy

“Dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors.” – Lewis H. Lapham, editor, 1935- , (20061017tu0837)

 

Jonas Salk was the inventor of the Polio Vaccine.

In 1952, when asked, “Who owns the patent on this vaccine?”

Jonas Salk replied, “Well… The people, I would say. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?”

[Source: Sicko, Interviews segment in DVD extras]

 

You are the World

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Anonymous, found on the bottle cap of Honest Tea brand tea.

 

Enjoy Every Moment

“The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment.” — Quote found on a Yogi Tea bag (20080821th2259)

 

Vision and Action

“Vision without action is a daydream; action without vision is a nightmare.” — Japanese Proverb, found on the lid of an Honest Tea bottle of tea

 

Let Things Come to You

“Let things come to you.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20080628sa2030)

 

Recognize That the Other Person is You

“Recognize that the other person is you.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20080628sa2030)

 

“Your greatest strength is love.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20080628sa2027)