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Category Archive: 1950

Ken Robinson Quote: “Learning happens in the minds and…”

Learning happens in the minds and souls, not in the databases of multiple-choice tests.

October 4, 2021 1950, English, Ken Robinson, March 4, Quotes by Educators

Anne Carson Quote: “I do think that something of…”

I do think that something of the effect I have on people is to put everything on an edge where they’re both infatuated with a kind of charmingness happening in the person or in the writing, and also flatly terrified by a revelation or acceptance of revelation that’s almost happening, never quite totally happening.

October 4, 2021 1950, Anne Carson, Canadian, June 21, Quotes by Poets

Donald Sadoway Quote: “Want to know the best thing…”

Want to know the best thing about being a professor? Colored chalk.

October 1, 2021 1950, Canadian, Donald Sadoway, March 7, Quotes by Educators

Susan George Quote: “The World Development Movement, to take…”

The World Development Movement, to take just one example, is doing good work. Some political parties are, too.

October 1, 2021 1950, American, July 26, Quotes by Activists, Susan George

Ken Robinson Quote: “If you’re not prepared to be…”

If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.

September 30, 2021 1950, English, Ken Robinson, March 4, Quotes by Educators

Edward Hirsch Quote: “As soon as something happens to…”

As soon as something happens to us in America, everyone begins talking about healing. But before you heal, you have to mourn.

September 15, 2021 1950, American, Edward Hirsch, January 20, Quotes by Poets

Edward Hirsch Quote: “The muse, the beloved, and duende…”

The muse, the beloved, and duende are three ways of thinking of what is the source of poetry, and all three seem to me different names or different ways to think about something that is not entirely reasonable, not entirely subject to the will, not entirely rational.

September 3, 2021 1950, American, Edward Hirsch, January 20, Quotes by Poets

Andy Stern Quote: “The AFL-CIO is a structure that…”

The AFL-CIO is a structure that divides workers’ strength by allowing each union to organize in any industry, then bargain on its own, even when workers share a common employer.

August 31, 2021 1950, American, Andy Stern, November 22, Quotes by Activists

Andy Stern Quote: “In 1972, I signed a union…”

In 1972, I signed a union card for SEIU. And for the last 38 years, 14 as president, it’s been my life. I’ve seen the most miraculous, spectacular things. But there’s a time to learn, a time to lead and a time to leave.

August 30, 2021 1950, American, Andy Stern, November 22, Quotes by Activists

Andy Stern Quote: “Republicans have been very successful. There…”

Republicans have been very successful. There are three things Americans don’t like: big unions, big government and big corporations. So Republicans go after big government and big unions, and only talk about small businesses.

August 15, 2021 1950, American, Andy Stern, November 22, Quotes by Activists

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