Category Archives: Influential Thinkers
Another Great Quote from Gandhi
“Seven blunders of the world that lead to violence: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, politics without principle,” – Mahatma Gandhi.
What does humankind need to elevate themselves?
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. – Walden
This blog knocked my block off!
Benedict Eastaugh the author of the incredible ionfish that I found last friday. I am still digging through his archives and reading every single post with relish. I happened upon his Noteworthy post in which he is talking about getting … Continue reading
Quote of the Month
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” ~Martin Luther King
History repeats itself yet again.
This is a great post comparing the internet and blogging to the time when pamphleteers’ were finding another way to get the message out, bypassing mass media and it’s controllers. ∞Fouroboros In praise of the auto-didact Thomas Paine. In 1995, … Continue reading
A positive spin in favor of Corporations
Excellent Thinking points! Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speech, 9/10/05 > Press Room > Sierra Club There is nothing wrong with corporations. Corporations are a good thing. They encourage us to take risks. They maximize wealth. They create jobs. I own … Continue reading
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaking about William O. Douglas
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speech, 9/10/05 > Press Room > Sierra Club He was our greatest environmental jurist. He had a very, very close relationship with my family. As an attorney, I think the case that was the most important … Continue reading
Silver Ronin, aka Dewayne Mikkelson 