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“Love the earth and sun and the animals” ~ Walt Whitman

“This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to… Continue reading “Love the earth and sun and the animals” ~ Walt Whitman

Quote: Embracing New Ideas

Here’s a quote from John Cage about embracing new ideas… “I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.” ~ John Cage

Quotes About Love

“Love is opportunity knocking on the door of your heart.” ~ Gregory Johnson (20100225th1722) “Your greatest strength is love.” ~ quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20080628sa2027) “The Power of Love is Infinite.” ~ Quote found on a Yogi Tea bag “Love is the most valuable thing in life.” ~ Quote found inside fortune cookie… Continue reading Quotes About Love

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… Continue reading Apathy – Quotes

Democracy

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

Patents, Healthcare, Drugs, Immunization, Polio, Jonas Salk

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